The andiroba nut or Carapa guianensis is native to South America, especially in the Amazon basin. Among the indigenous people, the andiroba nut has long been considered THE natural power from the Amazon and is used there for wound care and skin care. The andiroba oil obtained from the nut has bioactive properties that can be particularly beneficial in inflammatory skin diseases. Andiroba nut oil has the highest proportion of natural limonoids of all currently known nuts. At the same time, andiroba oil has a high proportion of vitamins A, C and E.