Babassu Oil

Babassu Oil

Babassu Oil possesses a soft, creamy consistency at room temperature. It is expeller pressed from the kernels of the babassu palm tree. Babassu Oil is a highly versatile emollient suitable for a wide array of skin care applications. It is non-greasy, melts upon contact with the skin and penetrates quickly. It is exceptionally soothing, protective and emollient. The oil is comprised of 40- 48% Lauric Acid, a medium chain fatty acid that is highly sought after for its beneficial role within skin care. Babassu Oil is particularly well suited for skin care formulations intended for mature, severely dry, damaged and problem skin and for hair care products intended to nourish, hydrate and condition the hair and scalp.

Expeller Pressed Babassu Oil
Skin Moisturizer Absorbs quickly
Country of Origin: Brazil
Soapmaking, produces large, fluffy bubbles (Suggested usage rate: 33%)
Substitute: for Palm and Coconut oil

INCI: Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil
SAP Value: 245-256
Solid Soap (NaOH): 0.179 (NaOH = Sodium Hydroxide)
Liquid Soap (KOH): 0.251 (KOH = Potassium Hydroxide)