Characteristics
- INCI
- Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
- Ru.
- Babassu Oil
- CAS
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91078-92-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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293-376-2
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- emollient
- Irritancy
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0 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
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1 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
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Для кого подходит
Description
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the babassu palm, a tree native to South America. In skincare and haircare, it’s valued for its lightweight, silky feel and its mix of fatty acids, especially lauric acid. It helps soften skin, support the skin’s moisture barrier, and reduce the dry, tight feeling that can come from cleansing or environmental stress. On hair, it can add smoothness, shine, and a more conditioned feel without the heavy, greasy finish some richer oils leave behind.
This ingredient is a good fit for people who like nourishing oils but don’t want something too thick, especially those with normal to dry skin or dry, frizzy, or textured hair. It may also appeal to anyone looking for a more emollient, comfort-focused ingredient in creams, balms, conditioners, or leave-ins. Caveat: while babassu oil is generally well tolerated, any botanical oil can feel too rich for some skin types or may not suit very acne-prone users. As with any new ingredient, patch testing is a sensible idea.
Found in products (992 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Bielenda (62 продуктов)
