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Babassu Carrier Oil

Botanical Name: Orbignya oleifera
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Description: Babassu is obtained from the kernels of the Babassu palm which is found in the southern regions of Brazil. Babassu contains a high content of lauric and myristic acids which have melting points relatively close to the body temperature. This oil is refined without chemicals making it a wonderful additions to cosmetic products. Babassu oils has similar properties as Coconut oil and is increasingly used as a substitute.
Color: White
Aromatic Description: Babassu has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils.
Common Uses: Babassu is a great emollient beneficial for both dry and oily skin, gently moisturizing the skin without contributing to an oily sheen. It can be used in many skin care products such as soaps, creams, milks, lip balms, and hair care products.
Consistency: Solid at room temperature.
Absorption: Absorbs into skin at average speed, slight oil feeling left on skin.
Shelf life: Babassu is slow to become rancid; users can expect 6 Months to 1 Year with proper Storage (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended.
Cautions: None Known.
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Submited By: Romeo from Guelph, Ontario on 08/26/2007
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New Directions provides a high quality Babassu Seed Oil is a wonderful addition to soap and lotions because it is suited for oily, dry, eczema, itchy and inflamed skin. I add it to my eczema salves, body butters and creams to give them a rich velvety feel and to benefit from the healing properties. I highly recommend New Directions Babassu oil it is priced fairly and is of great quality

Babassu Carrier Oil

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