What is Babassu Oil?

Babassu Oil is a plant-based oil extracted from the nuts of the Babassu palm (Attalea speciosa), a tree found predominantly in Brazil. Babassu oil contains a high level of lauric acid (approximately 50%), along with myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid. These fatty acids give the oil its fantastic properties.

This hydrating and softening oil is ideal for drier and sensitive skin types. It is a lightweight oil and non-comedogenic. It does not clog the pores, which makes it very suitable for oily skin as well.

Babassu Oil is obtained through expeller pressing. This is a mechanical method for extracting oil from nuts. The seeds are passed through a screw press, which presses them under high pressure to extract the oil. This process generates heat through friction, but the oil remains rich in nutrients.

What are the benefits of Babassu Oil?

Hydrates and softens the skin
Babassu Oil is quickly absorbed into the skin and hydrates it without leaving a greasy layer. This makes the oil very suitable for both dry and oily skin. The oil helps maintain the skin's moisture balance and prevents dryness. Babassu Oil works as an emollient, which means it forms a protective layer on the skin to retain moisture and prevent water from evaporating. This helps soften the skin and reduce dryness and roughness.

Cares for impure skin
Babassu Oil has a high content of lauric acid and gives the skin a radiant appearance. It cares for impure skin and protects the skin against external influences.

Non-comedogenic
Babassu Oil does not clog the pores, which means it is also suitable for impure and oily skin.

Restores (damaged) skin
The oil promotes skin repair and helps restore the skin barrier. This oil is therefore good to use after a day in the sun!

Hydrates the hair
Babassu Oil penetrates deeply into the hair and scalp, allowing it to retain moisture and prevent dryness. This can help restore dry, brittle hair and provides soft, shiny hair. The oil contains essential fatty acids and vitamins that nourish and strengthen the hair, making it look healthier and more resilient. This is especially wonderful for dry, damaged hair from, for example, the use of styling products.

Detangles the hair
Babassu Oil has softening properties that can help untangle knots and tangles in the hair, making it easier to comb and manage. Babassu Oil is also very suitable for frizzy hair. Babassu Oil makes the hair softer and smoother, making it easier to style and giving it a shiny appearance.

Protection against heat
Babassu Oil forms a protective barrier between the hair and heat sources such as hair dryers and curling irons, reducing heat damage.

How to use Babassu Oil?

As a skincare treatment
Use Babassu Oil pure on the skin or incorporate into DIY skincare. Use it as a moisturizer after cleansing your face, gently massage into the skin until absorbed.

As a make-up remover
Apply a few drops of the oil to your face and massage well for 1.5 minutes. Then remove with a lukewarm cloth.

As a body oil
Use Babassu Oil as a natural body oil. Apply the oil after showering or add a few drops to your bath water for an extra nourishing bath.

As a pre-shampoo treatment
Apply a few drops of Babassu Oil to dry or damp hair and gently massage it into the scalp and through the length of the hair. Let it absorb for at least 30 minutes to several hours, before washing your hair with shampoo.

As a leave-in conditioner
Distribute a few drops of babassu oil evenly through damp hair, particularly on the hair ends, to add hydration and shine.

As a pre-styling treatment
Distribute a few drops of the oil through your hair. Babassu Oil creates a protective barrier between the hair and heat sources such as hair dryers and curling irons, reducing heat damage.

Add to DIY hair and skincare products:
Babassu Oil is a beautiful ingredient in facial serums, but also in lip balms, facial and body creams.

Why is Babassu Oil special?

Babassu Oil has a low melting point. At room temperature, Babassu Oil is usually solid, but as soon as it comes into contact with the skin, it quickly melts and becomes liquid.