4. Conclusion
It was found a lot of variability intra and interspecific nevertheless the oil of all the species presents good characteristics that it can be used in cosmetic products.
C. arabica, besides being the most important specie, presented high content of oil and wax, rich composition of unsaturated fatty acids and unsaponifiable matter and high sun protection factor when compared with the other species.
The high degree of variability found in this research study indicates that a properly conducted breeding program will make it possible to obtain specific coffee cultivars capable of producing high added value oil specifically tailored for the cosmetics industry.
Acknowledgement
The authors wish to thank FAPESP for granting financial support to this project.