babassu
noun
ba·bas·su
ˌbä-bə-ˈsü 
: a tall pinnate-leaved palm (Orbignya phalerata synonym O. barbosiana) of Brazil with hard-shelled nuts yielding a valuable oil
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To smooth the look of frizzy hair and flyaways, this shampoo is spiked with conditioning babassu oil, which leaves hair feeling smoother.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024
Its potent blend of Latin American açai and babassu oils, castor oil, and aloe vera calms itchiness, cuts down on build-up and flakiness, and sustains your curls.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 July 2024
Pumped with peptides and a skin-softening cocktail of babassu oil and PHA, this glassy mask feels like a spa for your lips (and can even double as a gloss).
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Available in 13 shades, Richards says the semipermanent color adds a bit of dimension and deep-conditions courtesy of babassu oil, a multitasking natural ingredient that also softens and boosts shine.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024
Its potent blend of Latin American açai and babassu oils, castor oil, and aloe vera calms itchiness, cuts down on build-up and flakiness, and sustains your curls.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 July 2024
Pumped with peptides and a skin-softening cocktail of babassu oil and PHA, this glassy mask feels like a spa for your lips (and can even double as a gloss).
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Available in 13 shades, Richards says the semipermanent color adds a bit of dimension and deep-conditions courtesy of babassu oil, a multitasking natural ingredient that also softens and boosts shine.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
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