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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The Miracle Hair Oil in 30-milliliter travel size is a lightweight 5-in-1 oil blend containing kukui nut, babassu and pracaxi oils, alongside quinoa extract and green walnut.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
It’s formulated with babassu oil, which smooths the cuticle and locks in moisture, while murumuru butter softens dry curls and coils.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
The stick also contains avocado and babassu oil to moisturize and nourish the skin.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
It’s formulated with babassu oil, which smooths the cuticle and locks in moisture, while murumuru butter softens dry curls and coils.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
The stick also contains avocado and babassu oil to moisturize and nourish the skin.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Babassu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babassu. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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