About this Item
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture
- Ideal for premium skincare & haircare formulations
- Enhances softness and smooth application
- Suitable for all skin and hair product types
- Cosmetic grade, refined, and versatile
Babassu Oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing natural oil extracted from the kernels of the Babassu palm. Known for its smooth texture and delicate feel, this oil is commonly used in premium skincare and haircare formulations. Its elegant touch and non-greasy absorption make it a preferred ingredient among formulators who want to enhance product texture and sensory experience.
In skincare, Babassu Oil helps achieve soft, supple, nourished-looking skin. It is valued for its ability to melt upon contact, offering a silky glide suitable for creams, lotions, balms, and cleansing products. In haircare, the oil helps improve manageability, softness, and shine, making it ideal for conditioners, masks, serums, and scalp treatments.
Versatile and luxurious, Babassu Oil is perfect for brands seeking a gentle, high-performance botanical oil to elevate the quality and feel of their cosmetic formulations.
Specifications
- INCI Name: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
- Botanical Source: Babassu Palm Kernel
- Grade: Cosmetic Grade
- Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Refined
- Appearance: Pale yellow to clear liquid
- Texture: Lightweight, smooth, and quick-absorbing
- Aroma: Mild, neutral, natural
- Solubility: Oil-soluble
- Shelf Life: 1–2 years (when stored properly)
- Packaging Options: HDPE / Aluminium / Bulk drums
Uses
Direct Skin Moisturiser
Apply a few drops to the face or body to help deliver lightweight, non-greasy hydration, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Hair Conditioner/Mask
Use as a pre-shampoo treatment, mix with conditioner, or apply as a deep-conditioning mask to help nourish dry hair and improve overall manageability.
Carrier Oil
Works as an excellent, fast-absorbing base for diluting essential oils in massage or aromatherapy-style cosmetic blends.
Scalp Care
Massage into the scalp to help improve dryness and support a more balanced, comfortable feel.
Frizz Control & Shine Serum
Apply a small amount to hair ends as a leave-in to help tame flyaways, control frizz, and enhance natural-looking shine.
DIY Cosmetic Formulations
Commonly used in handcrafted lotions, body butters, creams, and soaps due to its smooth texture and effortless blendability.
Benefits
Antimicrobial and Antibacterial
Rich in naturally occurring lauric acid, it helps support a cleaner-looking complexion by reducing the appearance of impurities and keeping the skin feeling fresh and protected.
Helps Protect Hair’s Appearance
Adds a conditioning layer that helps reduce the visible effects of dryness and daily styling.
Improves Skin Texture & Softness
Helps replenish surface lipids for smoother, more supple-looking skin.
Antioxidant Power
Contains Vitamin E and other natural antioxidants that help protect the skin’s appearance and make it more youthful-looking.
Scalp Comfort
Contributes to a more comfortable-feeling scalp and helps minimise the appearance of dryness.
Helps Reduce the Look of Redness
Offers a calming, soothing feel to support a balanced-looking complexion.
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