FAQ

WHAT'S URUCUM?

Urucum, Urucú, Atsuete, Roucou, Annatto, Achiote... The scientific name is Bixa Orellena, a shrub bush found in Central to South American regions.

Ancient civilizations used it for medicine, to treat snake bites, and fight bacterial infections because of it’s strong antioxidant properties like cis-bixin, carotenoids, vitamin A and minerals like calcium, sodium, and iron. It has a relatively high content of fiber and folate and a high concentration of tocotrienols, which are similar to vitamin E. 

 

Today, urucum is used in a variety of areas: food, cosmetics, medicinal pharmaceuticals, dye and textiles.

 

WHERE ARE YOUR URUCUM SEEDS FROM?

They are harvested in Brazil.  

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS VEGAN?

Yes, they are 100% plant based. 

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIVES IN YOUR SUPPLEMENTS?

No there is no sugar, no soy, no preservatives.

CAN I HAVE TOO MUCH URUCUM?

There is no toxicity in Urucum. But overdoing anything isn’t advisable. 

CAN YOU USE THE PRODUCTS WHEN YOU'RE NOT TANNING OR IN THE SUN?

Absolutely! They will still give you a bronze glow with all the health benefits but the bronzing will have its limits without some sun. The products work best paired with sun exposure.

DO YOUR PRODUCTS EXPIRE?

They’re best if used within 2 years. Afterward, we can’t guarantee freshness.

HOW LONG CAN I MAINTAIN MY TAN WITH THE SUPPLEMENTS?

You can prolong tan as long as 2 weeks with regular use. 

CAN I GET AN ALLERGIC REACTION?

Very few people have been known to have adverse reactions to Urucum.  Pregnant women and individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome may experience side effects. Please consult your physician before using our products. 

HOW DOES IT MAKE ME TAN?

Urucum seeds are famous for their high concentration of antioxidants bixin, norbixin, carotenoids and beta-carotene. These contribute to the formation of melanin, which darkens the skin and helps protect the skin from UV rays. 

The deep reddish hue in the seed carries over into the skin. This base of color paired with the higher level of melanin helps accelerate your tan while preventing sunburn. 

HOW DO I USE IT?

Take GLOW capsules 1 week leading up to sun exposure to create a base tone and make skin more resilient to increased UVB exposure. As you spend time in the sun, your skin will deepen in that bronze color. Take GLOW capsules after sun exposure to prolong tan. Use ROUCOU body oil for hydration and suppleness of skin.

For best results, use BRONZEBUM GLOW capsules + ROUCOU body oil together.  

WHY GRAPE SEED OIL?

Grape seed oil is the carrier oil for BB's ROUCOU body oil.  Our Grape Seed Oil is cold-pressed, from one single origin. We chose grape seed oil because of it's wrinkle fighting, sun damage preventing, highly hydrating properties.