Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Emollient / skin-conditioning oil Support / formulation
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil is a plant-derived emollient rich in lauric and myristic fatty acids, used to soften skin, reduce moisture loss, and improve texture in cosmetic formulations. It is solid at room temperature but melts on contact with skin, giving a light, non-greasy feel.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Contact dermatitis / skin irritationRareOccasional sensitivity reactions reported in susceptible individuals.
Comedogenicity (pore clogging)UncommonDue to high lauric/myristic acid content, may contribute to breakouts in acne-prone skin.
Allergic reactionVery rareIsolated hypersensitivity cases possible, as with most plant-derived oils.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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