Babassu Oil

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 30 reviews
Regular price $31.95 Incl. GST
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Incl. GST
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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

All PureNature products are intended for external use only

Specifications

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
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average rating 4.9 out of 5
Based on 30 reviews
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30 Reviews
Reviewed by Nadine F.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

great product

I prefer it to coconut oil because it doesn't smell of anything and it doesn't make me break out. Makes my skin feel noticably soft. I have been using it as gua sha oil and it only takes a tiny amount, I think this tub will last for years

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Reviewed by Rae M.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Babassu oil

I use it instead of coconut oil, I find it a bit lighter

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Reviewed by Puja S.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Clear, quick melting, non-sticky oil

No obvious aroma, smooth glide akin to Shea nilotica as opposed to the traditional waxy Shea feel, solid but melts easily, not a heavy oil - quick absorbing leaving a sheen on skin.

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