Cetyl Babassuate

Cetyl Babassuate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cetyl ester of babassu fatty acids, Babassu oil cetyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids obtained from babassu palm (Orbignya oleifera) oil. Synthesized through esterification of cetyl alcohol with babassu-derived fatty acids.
Cetyl Babassuate is the ester of cetyl alcohol and fatty acids derived from Orbignya Oleifera Oil
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR