Copaíba essential oil is derived from the resin of the Copaíba tree, which is found in tropical South America and can reach over 30 meters in height. doTERRA Copaiba essential oil is extracted from four plant species: Copaifera coriacea, C. langsdorffii, C. officinalis and C. reticulata. Since the 16th century, it has been used in traditional practices of the natives of the North and Northeast of Brazil, and is now widely used in the making of cosmetics, including soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Copaíba essential oil can be diluted with a facial moisturizer or doTERRA Carrier Oil and applied to the skin.
For External Use Only. May cause skin irritation. Keep out of reach of children. In case of pregnancy or treatment, consult a physician. Avoid contact with eyes, ears and sensitive areas. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with a generous amount of doTERRA Carrier Oil. In case of irritation, discontinue use and consult a physician. Keep product away from light and heat.
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Copaiba trees grow in tropical South America, especially along the Amazon in Brazil. The Amazon River basin experiences about 80-85 percent humidity year-round with an average of 90 inches of rain per year. Because of its position on the equator, the Amazon Rainforest receives 12 hours of sunlight every day of the year. These unique conditions are exceptional for raising Copaiba trees.
The essential oil is steam distilled from the oleoresin of the Copaiba tree. A Copaiba tree is tapped for its oleoresin, similar to the way maple syrup is harvested. For six months of the year, the Copaiba trees of the Amazon are inaccessible. However, the Amazon experiences its rainy season each year from January to June. During this time, the river and its tributaries rise an average of 20 feet (6 m) or more, which means that the Copaiba trees can be reached by boat.
When a tree is first tapped, it gives an initial volume of oleoresin. The hole is then plugged, and the tree is re-visited once or twice per year. The amount of oleoresin that a Copaiba tree produces is related to the diameter of the tree, the size of the tree canopy, and its location within the jungle canopy, but each tree can produce somewhere between 2 and 6 litres of oleoresin annually. A Copaiba tree can live up to 400 years and grow more than 100 feet (30 m) tall.
We partner with local harvesting families that live along the Amazon River in Brazil. These families are accustomed to travelling by boat to reach neighbours and nearby towns. Each family takes care of several trees, a tradition that has been fostered for generations.
Communities in the rural Amazon region are among the most poverty-stricken in Brazil, due in part to lack of support for smallholder farmers. doTERRA partners with local harvesting families to source Copaiba essential oil. Here’s how this has affected harvesters living along the Amazon River in Brazil:
You will find your Quality ID on the bottom of doTERRA single essential oil bottles purchased after May 2016. The Quality ID will contain a series of six or seven numbers and one letter.