Babassu oil comes from the seeds of the babassu tree. The babassu tree is a palm tree that stands approximately 20 meters tall; it is native to Brazil in South America. Babassu trees are considered a major industrial and economical resource for the region.
The babassu tree is primarily grown for its light yellow clear oil, which is commonly used in the food and beauty industries. Babassu oil has similar properties to coconut oil and is used similarly. More and more, babassu oil is increasingly being used as a replacement for coconut oil for a variety of different reasons. People use it to cook with, use as beauty treatment and as home remedy.
Babassu oil comes from the kernels of the Babassu palm and is non-drying. It is high in lauric and myristic acids. These acids have melting points that are close to the human body temperature so, when applied, babassu oil draws the heat from the skin to initiate melting. Therefore, the transfer of the heat creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Babassu oil also forms a protective, soothing coat when applied to the skin as well as a pleasant, smooth feeling.
Babassu oil is considered to be a superior emollient that is beneficial for either dry or oily complexions. It gently moisturizes the skin without leaving an oily sheen or greasy feel.
Babassu oil is made up of about 70% lipids. It is cold pressed from the kernel and is produced without chemicals. The fruit of the babassu is used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food products. The oil from the seeds is commonly used for cooking and in making soap. The babassu tree's leaves are even used to provide thatch for houses as wells as woven mats for the walls and floors.
For all these reasons and more, the babassu tree is major industrial, economical and human resource for Brazil as well as being the source of babassu oil known for its healing properties throughout the world.
Try this fabulous babassu skin soothing, toning & moisturizing recipe:
3 TB natural Shea Butter
1 TB pure cocoa butter
1 TB Babassu oil
1 TB virgin coconut oil
Put ingredients together in a container and melt in the sun, a double boiler, or in warm water. Stir together. To make a softer, more spreadable cream or body lotion, add more coconut or babassu oil. You can also substitute more coconut oil for the babassu if you don't have it. For a thicker, creamier consistency, use more Shea butter.
Put ingredients together in a container and melt in the sun, a double boiler, or in warm water. Stir together. To make a softer, more spreadable cream or body lotion, add more coconut or babassu oil. You can also substitute more coconut oil for the babassu if you don't have it. For a thicker, creamier consistency, use more Shea butter.
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