Babassu Oil

Babassu Oil (INCI Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed kernel oil dominated by lauric acid at 40–55% with myristic at 11–27%. Solid at room temperature and melting near skin temperature, like coconut oil but with a lighter, less greasy finish.

• Also known as: Babassu Oil, Cusi Oil, Babaçu Oil
• Botanical name: Attalea speciosa
• Plant part used: Seed (kernel)
• INCI name: Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden to ivory (solid below 24°C); Mild, slightly sweet
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: Processed in India
• Shelf-life: 24 months · below 25 °C (solid state) · tightly sealed

Key benefits

• Lauric acid (C12:0) (40–55%) — Cleansing, foaming — similar to coconut oil
• Myristic acid (C14:0) (11–27%) — Emulsification, skin feel
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (9–20%) — Emollient, skin penetration
• Caprylic/Capric acid (C8/C10) (4–10%) — Light emollient

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: shampoo bars, cleansing balms, lip balms, solid lotion bars and natural soap making.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Babassu Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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