Babassu Refined Carrier Oil

Discover the lightweight, silky feel of Babassu Oil, a versatile plant-based emollient prized by soap makers and cosmetic formulators for skin care, hair care, body care and handcrafted bath products. Derived from the kernels of the Babassu palm, this refined oil has a smooth, light texture that melts readily with warmth. Rich in naturally occurring fatty acids, including lauric and myristic acids, Babassu Oil provides conditioning and emollience without the excessively heavy feel associated with some traditional oils. At room temperature, Babassu Oil is typically a soft white solid. It melts easily when warmed, making it simple to incorporate into soaps, conditioners, body butters, balms, creams, lotions and other cosmetic formulations.

Why Formulators Love Babassu Oil

Lightweight, silky skin feel. Excellent emollient for skin and hair formulations. Helps leave skin feeling soft and conditioned. Adds slip and softness to hair care products. Useful alternative to coconut oil in many formulations. Refined for a neutral colour and minimal characteristic aroma. Melts readily on contact with warmth. Excellent for soap, lotion, cream, body care, and hair care. Suitable for anhydrous and emulsified cosmetic formulations. Texture & Appearance Babassu Oil is generally white and solid at room temperature. It liquefies when gently warmed and may naturally change between solid and liquid states depending on room temperature. These changes are normal and do not indicate a problem with the product.

Formulating With Babassu Oil

Babassu Oil can be used as part of the oil phase of cosmetic formulations. For emulsions such as creams, lotions and conditioners, gently melt the Babassu Oil with the other oil-phase ingredients before emulsification. For anhydrous products such as balms, body butters and lotion bars, melt with the remaining oils, butters and waxes as required by your formulation. For soap making, calculate Babassu Oil using the appropriate SAP value and always run your complete recipe through a reliable soap calculator before preparing your lye solution. Great For Cold process soap. Hot process soap. Shampoo bars. Conditioner bars. Hair conditioner. Hair masks. Leave-in treatments. Hair oils. Body butter. Lotion bars. Creams and lotions. Facial moisturizers. Body oils. Massage products. Balms and salves. Lip care formulations. Babassu Oil vs. Coconut Oil Babassu Oil is often selected by formulators looking for some of the useful formulation characteristics associated with coconut oil while creating a different sensory profile. It melts easily, provides excellent emollience and can give finished products a smooth, silky feel. This makes Babassu especially useful in premium hair care, facial care and body care formulations where a lighter after-feel is desired. Storage Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Keep the container securely closed when not in use. Babassu Oil may soften or liquefy in warmer conditions and become solid again when cooled. This natural temperature-related change does not affect normal use.

Important Information

For cosmetic and external use only. This is a cosmetic raw material intended for use by formulators and makers. Always follow good manufacturing practices and conduct appropriate stability, compatibility and safety testing on finished products. 

INCI Name: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

CAS Number: 91078-92-1

• Botanical Name: Orbignya oleifera Plant Part: Kernels Processing:
• Refined Solubility: Oil soluble
• Appearance: White solid oil at room temperature; melts with gentle warming
• Aroma: Very mild / characteristic