Babassu Oil Refined
Babassu Oil Refined
Couldn't load pickup availability
Shipping
Shipping
Delivery times
Ingredient/physical goods
We aim to dispatch your order the same day, if placed before 1.30pm Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank/public holidays. Transit time depends on the service chosen at checkout.
CPSR orders
Assessment documents are delivered electronically, to the email address used at checkout and payment. We aim to complete your order within a week. Please ensure that the email address that you use is actively monitored to avoid unnecessary delays. We may need to contact you for more information in order to fulfil your order. If this is the case we will do so using the email address that you used at the time of ordering or paying an invoice.
Shipping Costs
Are calculated at checkout, based on the weight of your goods*. We use Royal mail or Fedex and transit times shown for the service you select are in addition to the time taken to pack and dispatch your order.
*Highlands & Islands, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Isle of Man customers with orders over 30kg please note that you must select the shipping option named for your destination. It will be visible on a drop-down menu alongside other options that may not be applicable, please choose carefully. If you don’t select the correct region, we will need to invoice the difference, and this will delay dispatch of your order.
Due to shipping restrictions, all forms of Lye (KOH and NaOH) should be ordered separately please, and are excluded from any promotions or discount offers. Non UK mainland clients please contact us prior to ordering for a shipping quote.
EU orders
These are accepted on the understanding that they are sent DAP. This means you as buyer are responsible for import duty/VAT at your location. By ordering you are deemed to have accepted that. Please ask before ordering if you are unsure about this.
For all customers, we reserve the right to use an alternative carrier should this be required for operational reasons or to ensure the timely arrival of your goods.
If your delivery is seen to be damaged, please refuse delivery. We will not be able to process a refund for goods signed for as damaged.
Free shipping offers
These are provided at our discretion and apply to the UK only.
Bulk Orders
Pallet delivery can be arranged directly with us, please contact us and we can obtain a competitive quote.
INCI: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Babassu Oil Refined
Refined babassu oil is typically white to pale yellow in colour with a soft, creamy consistency at room temperature, similar to coconut oil. It melts on contact with the skin, turning into a clear, light oil. The refining process removes most of the natural aroma, resulting in a very mild or nearly odourless oil.
Babassu oil is rich in various fatty acids, which contribute to its moisturising and nourishing properties, especially in skincare and soap-making. The typical fatty acid profile includes:
Lauric Acid: ~40-50% Myristic Acid: ~15-25% Palmitic Acid: ~8-12% Stearic Acid: ~2-6%
Oleic Acid (Omega-9): ~10-15% Linoleic Acid (Omega-6): ~1-5%
The high lauric and myristic acid content gives babassu oil similar properties to coconut oil, providing it with a light, non-greasy feel that is easily absorbed by the skin.
Babassu oil is obtained from the nuts of the babassu palm (Attalea speciosa), a tree native to the Amazon rainforest and other regions in Brazil, vital to the local ecosystem and communities, providing food, oil, and other resources. The nuts are harvested from the tree, which produces clusters of large, hard-shelled fruits. Inside these fruits are seeds that contain the oil. The hard outer shell of the nut is cracked open to access the kernels inside, often manually or with mechanical assistance. The kernels are then cold-pressed to extract the oil.
Cold pressing involves mechanically pressing the seeds without the use of heat or chemicals, preserving the oil's natural properties. Refining involves removing impurities in the crude oil. The oil is filtered through activated clay or carbon to remove pigments and other impurities, resulting in a lighter colour. It is then heated under vacuum to remove any remaining odours, resulting in a neutral-smelling oil. Finally the oil is filtered one last time to ensure purity and clarity, resulting in refined babassu oil.
Babassu oil is an excellent moisturiser for dry or sensitive skin. Its high lauric acid content makes it easily absorbable, providing hydration without leaving a greasy residue. It is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores. Commonly used in lotions, creams, and balms due to its emollient properties, in soap making Babassu oil contributes to the hardness of soap bars, similar to coconut oil, but with a milder, less drying effect on the skin whilst producing a rich, creamy lather. The oil's cleansing properties help to remove dirt and excess oil from the skin without stripping it of its natural moisture. Babassu oil is used in hair care products like conditioners and masks due to its ability to deeply moisturise and nourish the hair and care for the scalp.
Harmonised commodity code
Share
