The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
Babassu Oil
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
A silky Amazonian palm oil that melts into skin — softness without the weight.
| INCI name | Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Plant oil — silky softness & lightweight nourishment |
| Origin | Amazon Rainforest, Brazil |
| Key benefit | Silky-soft, nourished-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, including combination and blemish-prone skin |
What is this
Babassu Oil
Babassu oil is a silky plant oil pressed from the seeds of the babassu palm (Orbignya oleifera), native to Brazil. Rich in lauric acid, it melts on contact with skin and absorbs quickly, helping to soften and smooth without a greasy feel — a lighter alternative to coconut oil.
Babaçu oil is also sourced responsibly, promoting the socio-economic development of local communities, particularly the empowerment of female harvesters ("Quebradeiras").
Where is it found
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
In The Nine Aurora's Amazonian beauty zone, the babassu palm gives its harvest on its own schedule. The fallen nuts are gathered and cracked by hand by the Quebradeiras — women whose cooperatives have kept this craft alive for generations. Patience here is not a method; it is the landscape's own rhythm.
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Formulas with babassu oil
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Lucis Nurturing Day Cream
58.00 $
Açaí + seabuckthorn + camellia antioxidant day cream for daily protection
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Lucis Nurturing Day Cream
58.00 $
Açaí + seabuckthorn + camellia antioxidant day cream for daily protection
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about babassu oil
What is babassu oil?
Babassu oil is a silky vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of the babassu palm (Orbignya oleifera), which grows across northern Brazil. Rich in lauric acid like coconut oil, it melts at skin temperature and has been part of Brazilian beauty traditions for generations.
Is babassu oil good for the face?
Yes — babassu oil is prized for feeling light on facial skin. It absorbs quickly, softens without leaving an oily film and helps skin hold on to moisture, which makes it comfortable even in serums and cleansers designed for daily use.
Does babassu oil clog pores?
Babassu oil is widely regarded as a low-comedogenic oil — noticeably lighter than coconut oil, with which it shares its lauric-acid richness. That light, fast-absorbing character is why formulators choose it for combination and blemish-prone skin when a soft, non-greasy finish is wanted.
Is babassu oil sustainably sourced?
Babassu nuts are traditionally gathered from wild palms by local Brazilian communities — most famously the "Quebradeiras", women who crack the nuts by hand. Responsible sourcing supports their cooperatives and gives value to a palm that grows naturally, without plantations.
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