Potassium Babassuate
AKA “Potassium salt of babassu oil, Potassium babassu oil”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium babassuate
AKA: Potassium salt of babassu oil, Potassium babassu oil
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from babassu oil (Orbignya oleifera)
CAS #
226993-76-6
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A saponified form of babassu oil, derived from the babassu palm native to Brazil. Babassu oil was traditionally used by indigenous peoples for skin and hair care; the potassium salt version is a modern creation for use as a natural emulsifier.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR