BABASSU ACID
pH Adjuster
Good
About BABASSU ACID
A coconut-like fatty acid from Babassu palm seeds used for cleansing and stabilising cosmetic emulsions.
Detailed Analysis
Babassu Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Orbignya Oleifera (babassu) seed oil, similar in composition to coconut oil with high levels of lauric and myristic acids. Babassu oil has a long traditional use in Brazilian skincare. No EU cosmetic restrictions apply. Fatty acids from vegetable oils are permitted without limitation. The ingredient also appears as an entry in some international fragrance allergen databases but is not a fragrance allergen itself.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Excellent cleansing and foaming properties
- ✓ Emollient fatty acid profile
- ✓ Emulsion stabilising function
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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