Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 In a message dated 2/10/2006 7:16:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, goody10062003 writes: (((Goody))) My friend. I know nothing about babassu. Going to do some research, though. Thank you for posting about it. (((Biggest Hugs))) Kaye > Morning! > I love, love L-O-V-E babassu! I put it in my cream, and in alot of my > soaps. I think it adds to the skin loving elements, without the > greasiness that I find shea often leaves. > > Both are reportedly great moistruizers, but I personally like babassu > over shea. (I know there's lots out there who dissagree...<grin>). > > Experimentation is half the fun of formulating your own soaps & > 'potions'--at least for me--so I'd suggest trying small batches using > either/both and decide what you like--and those who try out your > wonderful creations. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Morning! I love, love L-O-V-E babassu! I put it in my cream, and in alot of my soaps. I think it adds to the skin loving elements, without the greasiness that I find shea often leaves. Both are reportedly great moistruizers, but I personally like babassu over shea. (I know there's lots out there who dissagree...<grin>). Experimentation is half the fun of formulating your own soaps & 'potions'--at least for me--so I'd suggest trying small batches using either/both and decide what you like--and those who try out your wonderful creations. Have fun-- goody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 *ba·bas·su* (bä'bə-sū*'*) [image: pronunciation] *n.* A Brazilian feather-leaved palm *(Orbignya barbosiana)* having hard-shelled fruits whose seeds yield an edible vegetable oil. [Portuguese *babaçú*, from Tupi *babassú, ibabassú* : *ibá*, fruit + *-bassú *, variant of *-assú, -guassú*, big.] - http://www.saratogascents.com/babassu_oil.html Babassu Oil $5.00 will be taken off all orders over $50.00 before shipping & any tax Babassu oil has been used for centuries to soothe dry skin, and comes from the fruit kernels of the Babassu palm native to the southeastern Amazon region of Brazil. Babassu oil is a superior emollient beneficial for both dry and oily complexions, gently moisturizing the skin without contributing to an oily sheen. It's especially suitable for eczema, itchy, dry and inflamed skin. It contains glycosides, vitamins and minerals and makes a great massage oil. Use it in lotion bars, lotions, balms and of course, soap. It saponifies easily and yields a mild soap with good lather. It can be used as a large percentage of the fats or as an oil added at trace. *INCI: *Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil Babassu Oil comes from the nuts of the Babassu tree. It's a palm tree that is approximately 20 meters high and is native to Brazil. It is primarily used for its light yellow or clear oil. The oil is white in it's solid form. Babassu Oil has properties similar to coconut oil and is used in much the same context. Babassu Oil obtained from the kernels of the Babassu palm and is cold pressed from the kernel, containing about 70% lipids, and is ultra-refined without chemicals. The fruit is used to produce products such as medicines , beauty aids, and beverages. The seeds contain oil used for cooking and in making soap. The leaves are even used to provide thatch for houses and can be woven into mats for constructing house walls. The stems are used for timbers.. Found in the southeastern Amazon region of Brazil. Babassu has a high content of lauric and myristic acids which have melting points relatively close to the body temperature. Babassu Oil draws the heat from the skin to initiate melting. The resulting heat transfer produces a cooling effect on the skin. Babassu also forms a protective, soothing coat when applied and provides a pleasant, velvety feeling. Babassu Oil is a superior emollient beneficial for both dry and oily complexions, gently moisturizing the skin without contributing to an oily sheen. <http://saratogascents.com/~saratoga/cgi-bin/Agora/agora.cgi? & product=Babassu_Oi\ l> Penny Khaled http://www.geocities.com/pennykhaled75 http://www.organicnutrition.co.uk " Cheerfullness, sir, is the principle ingredient in the composition of Health " ..Arthur Murphy (18th C. Irish Dramatist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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