Commercial name Babassu oil
Botanical name Attalea speciosa
Botanical family Arecaceae
Plant part Seed
Origin Brazil
Manufacturing place Brazil
Fatty acid
Lauric 50.0%
Myristic 20.0%
Palmitic 11.0%
Oleic 10.0%
Stearic 3.5%
Babassu Oil
Babassu oil (Orbignya oleifera) is extracted from the kernels of the Babassu palm, native to Brazil and found throughout the Amazon region. Solid at room temperature, babassu oil is similar in appearance and application to coconut oil. It has a light consistency, easily penetrates the skin, and is moisturizing and firming in nature. Babassu is related to coconut, so those who are allergic to coconut may still be allergic to this substitute.
This emollient oil can be used on its own or included in a variety of cosmetic preparations such as balms, balms, lotions, creams, body butters, scrubs and soaps.
(1) FAO (1993) – “Selected species and strategies to enhance income generation from Amazonian Forest“
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