Babassu Acid

Babassu Acid 1
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AKA: Babassu Fatty Acid, Babassu Oil Fatty Acid
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Acid
Not Clean
OriginOrbignya oleifera (babassu palm) is native to Brazil and belongs to the Arecaceae family. Babassu Acid is obtained by saponification or hydrolysis of babassu seed oil to isolate constituent fatty acids.
Babassu Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Buffering
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes pH
Removes Impurities
Stabilizes Emulsion
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
UV Protection
Removes dirt and impurities
Maintains optimal pH
Keeps product blended
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR