Babassu Oil
Babassu oil is extracted from the Babassu palm that is native to southern regions of Brazil. But it is also produced in other South American countries. It remains solid at room temperature. It has very little scent characteristics of most carrier oils. It is rich in glycosides, vitamins and minerals. It is easily absorbed in the skin and used in different types of cosmetics.
For centuries it has been used to sooth dry skin. It is an emollient and a good moisturizer. But it leaves an oily sheen over the skin but with a pleasant velvety feeling. It helps produce lather in soap. It initiates melting at body temperature. It is rather easy to make soap at home. Here are a few recipes with Babassu oil that are easy to make in the comfort of your home:
Babassu Conditioning Soap:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Babassu Oil
- 6.08 oz Water
- 2.21 oz Lye
- 1.6 oz Aloe Butter
- 3.2 oz Beeswax
- 1.6 oz Passion Fruit Seed Oil
- 1.6 oz Evening Primrose Oil
Method:
Dissolve lye in heated water. Then separately in a pan melt all oils and mix well together. Combine both mixtures at same temperature and keep stirring till trace. Then pour in mold and leave aside for 48 hours. Cut into bars and cure for 5 weeks before use.
Beach Soap Bar:
Ingredients:
- 9.6 oz Babassu Oil
- 1.6 oz Palm Oil
- 3.2 oz Beeswax
- 1.6 oz Coconut 76 Degree Oil
- 6.08 oz Water
- 2.29 oz Lye
Method:
Melt oils in a pan and set aside to cool. In another container heat water and dissolve lye in it. When both mixtures reach the same temperature, combine and stir till trace. Then pour in mold and set aside to harden for a couple of days. Then cut into bars and cure for 3-4 weeks before enjoying your very own Beach Soap Bar.
Creamy Babassu Soap:
Ingredients:
- 6.4 oz Babassu Oil
- 1.6 oz Almond Sweet Oil
- 1.6 oz Avocado Oil
- 3.2 oz Beeswax
- 3.2 oz Apricot Kernel Oil
- 6.08 oz Water
- 2.1 oz Lye
Method:
Melt oils in a pan and let them cool to 95F in a safe place. In a double boiler dissolve lye in water and set aside to let it cool to 95F. Then combine both mixtures and stir till trace. Pour in mold and un-mold after 48 hours. Cut in bars and cure for 3-4 weeks before use.
It is also being used in aromatherapy blends at large scale. Here is a recipe for an aromatherapy blend that will relieve you of any sort of nervous stress:
Relief Aromatherapy Blend:
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Babassu Oil
- 8 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 2 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
Method:
In a container mix all oils and store in a bottle. Before use make sure to shake the bottle and warm up oil and fingertips before doing any massage.
