Babassu Oil

What Is Babassu Oil?

In Brazil, especially in the Amazon region, the babassu palm holds significant importance for local communities. They have historically cherished it for various purposes, including food, medicine, cosmetics, and traditional practices.

Babassu oil is a type of carrier oil that remains solid at room temperature, and shares similarities with coconut oil - both in its properties and appearance. This oil has a unique ability to firm and moisturize the skin, seamlessly melting upon contact.

Its subtle scent and light texture allow for easy absorption into the skin, making it a highly sought-after ingredient in body care products. Babassu oil serves well as a standalone moisturizer for both skin and hair, and it blends smoothly into various topical formulations like balms, lotions, and soaps. This has made it a highly sought after ingredient in the cosmetics industry. 

Thanks to its resemblances, babassu oil often stands in as a substitute for coconut oil and palm oil in cosmetic recipes. When incorporated into soapmaking, it contributes to the formation of voluminous, airy bubbles. Do not exceed its quantity of over 33% in cold process soap making. 

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