Butyl Babassuate
AKA “Butyl Babassu Oil Ester”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Butyl babassuate
AKA: Butyl Babassu Oil Ester
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Butyl Babassuate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from babassu oil
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a cosmetic emollient derived from babassu oil chemistry. Created to provide lightweight skin conditioning properties in modern skincare and cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR