babassu
noun
ba·bas·su
ˌbä-bə-ˈsü 
: a tall pinnate-leaved palm (Attalea speciosa synonym Orbignya phalerata) of Brazil with hard-shelled nuts yielding a valuable oil
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This hair mask, in particular, repairs damage in-between trims to strengthen hair over time, thanks to a blend of babassu and cupuaçu butter from Peru.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
In this tightening balm, the seaweed melds with a softening blend of passion fruit seed, coconut, acai, and babassu oils.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Instead of heavy, dense oils, the formula opts for a lightweight babassu oil that intensively conditions without over-slicking the hair.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handful of botanical oils (coconut, peppermint, castor, and babassu seed, to name a few) for additional nutrients.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
In this tightening balm, the seaweed melds with a softening blend of passion fruit seed, coconut, acai, and babassu oils.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Instead of heavy, dense oils, the formula opts for a lightweight babassu oil that intensively conditions without over-slicking the hair.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handful of botanical oils (coconut, peppermint, castor, and babassu seed, to name a few) for additional nutrients.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Babassu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babassu. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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