Babassu Oil

$15.00

(Incl. GST)

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Common name

Babassu oil

Botanical name

Orbignya oleifera

Description

Colourless/clear oil, solid at room temperature, with a soft nutty aroma, similar to coconut

Typical Fatty Acid Profile

Lauric	44-47%
Myristic	15-20%
Oleic	10-12%
Palmitic	6-9%
Stearic	3-5%
Linoleic	1-3%

Plant parts used

Kernels

Extraction method

Cold pressing

Region of origin

South America

DESCRIPTION

Babassu oil is most commonly used in soapmaking, as well as the food and cleaning industries. Babassu fruit is used in various drugs, cosmetics, and beverages. With similar properties to coconut oil, Babassu is increasingly being used as a coconut oil replacement. Babassu oil is high in both lauric and myristic acids, and contains approximately 70% lipids.
Babassu is considered to be a superior emollient, beneficial for dry or oily complexions, gently moisturising the skin without leaving oily residue. Lauric and myristic acids both have melting points that are close to normal human bodily temperature, so Babassu oil melts on contact with the skin by drawing heat from the body itself.

SUGGESTED USES

Skin: Emollient

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