A plant oil from the nuts of the babassu palm.
What it is
Orbignya oleifera seed oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the babassu palm (Orbignya oleifera). It consists mainly of glycerides of lauric, myristic and oleic acids. CosIng lists its function as emollient.
Where it is used
Found in body butters, lotions, lip care, hair products and soaps.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (71)
- Black Musk Body Lotion · The Body Shop
- Shea Body Butter · The Body Shop
- Guarana and Coffee Energising Moisturiser For Men · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pro Miracle Oil · Revolution
- Pure Greek Olive Hand Cream Olive Blossom · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Hand Cream Sea Salt · KORRES
- Facial Oil Set: Full + Travel Size Face Oil · Charlotte Tilbury
- Nutricurls Curlixir Defining Balm · Wella Professionals
- Invigo Nutri-Enrich Wonder Balm · Wella Professionals
- Bonacure Frizz Away Conditioner 200ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Frizz Away All-Day Shield · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Teddyland – Kit 2 · Pupa Milano