ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL

Ingredient type:  FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Babassu vegetable oil

✨ Role: Orbignya oleifera seed oil, also known as babassu oil, is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and emollient properties. It helps nourish and soften the skin while forming a protective barrier that limits water loss.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Orbignya oleifera seed oil is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Good to know: Babassu oil is well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. It has a light texture that melts easily on contact with the skin, leaving a non-greasy feel. It is also rich in fatty acids such as lauric acid, which gives it antimicrobial properties.

Found in: It is often found in moisturizers, lotions, lip balms, hair products, and body butters.

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