Orbignya speciosa kernel oil

Orbignya speciosa kernel oil 1
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AKA: Babassu Kernel Oil, Orbignya Speciosa Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Brazil. Extracted from the kernels of Orbignya speciosa, a palm tree native to Brazil. Obtained through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried kernel material.
Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the kernels of Orbignya speciosa, Palmaceae
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.9%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR