Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Product Description

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, commonly known as Babassu Oil, is a fast-absorbing botanical oil widely used in skincare, body care, hair care, and cleansing formulations. It is valued for its lightweight sensory profile and balanced fatty acid composition.

Unlike heavier vegetable oils, Babassu Oil delivers a soft, dry-touch finish while helping maintain skin hydration and lipid balance. It integrates easily into emulsions, body butters, facial creams, balms, and conditioning products.

Its combination of elegant sensory performance and moisturizing properties makes it a popular choice for modern skin barrier and daily care formulations.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
• CAS No.: 91078-92-1
• Appearance: White solid to pale yellow semi-solid oil depending on temperature
• Odor: Mild characteristic odor
• Solubility: Oil-soluble
• Active Type: Botanical carrier oil
• Key Components: Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Tocopherol-associated compounds
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct light

Key Benefits & Applications

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is primarily used to enhance moisturization, skin comfort, and sensory performance in cosmetic formulations.

• Deep Hydration: Helps support moisture retention and skin softness
• Lipid Replenishment: Helps replenish skin-compatible lipids and supports moisture barrier maintenance in dry and dehydrated skin formulations
• Long-Lasting Moisturization: Contributes to a smooth, conditioned skin feel
• Skin Barrier Repair: Helps support skin barrier integrity and promotes a healthy moisture barrier for improved skin comfort.
• Lightweight Emolliency: Delivers a silky touch without excessive heaviness
• Soothing & Calming: Helps maintain skin comfort and supports a soft, conditioned skin feel in daily skincare formulations
• Technical Applications: Creams, lotions, body butters, facial oils, cleansing balms, lip care, and hair conditioning products

Formulation Guidelines

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is typically incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions or used directly in anhydrous formulations. Its melting profile and elegant skin feel make it suitable for both rich and lightweight systems.

• Recommended Use Level: 1–20%
• Compatibility: Works with vegetable oils, esters, butters, emulsifiers, silicones, and oil-soluble actives
• Processing Suggestion: Melt into the oil phase and avoid excessive heat exposure during prolonged processing
• Formula Style: Suitable for lotions, creams, body butters, cleansing balms, lip products, and hair care systems
• Synergy: Works well with Ceramide NP in barrier-support skincare formulations