How to Use babassu in a Sentence

babassu

noun
  • Aloe leaf juice and babassu oil soothe, nourish and boost the skin’s natural barrier.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 May 2021
  • To smooth the look of frizzy hair and flyaways, this shampoo is spiked with conditioning babassu oil, which leaves hair feeling smoother.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Honey and babassu oil get rid of excess oil, dirt and grime while bringing incredible moisture to each strand.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022
  • 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
  • The stick also contains avocado and babassu oil to moisturize and nourish the skin.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The shampoo hydrates with shea butter, coconut oil, and babassu oils, while the conditioner includes a touch of sunflower seed oil.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Infused with peptides, natural butters, and babassu oil, the plumping formulation softens the lips while coating them with a non-sticky gleam.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 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
  • This sweet cocktail blends babassu oil, honey, a humectant that helps to retain moisture and shine, and pomegranate extract to strengthen the hair follicles and promote hair growth.
    — Alexis Gaskin, ELLE, 12 June 2023
  • Antimicrobial babassu oil moisturizes the hair and skin, while jojoba oil targets dryness and itchiness for a more comfortable beard.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This styling cream is infused with nourishing and hydrating ingredients like vitamin E, olive, and babassu oil to provide shiny, silky results.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • Made with a blend of babassu oil and vitamin E, this formula also acts as a form of skincare — helping with inflammation, surface wounds, and certain skin conditions.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Made with a blend of babassu oil and vitamin E, this formula also acts as a form of skincare — helping with inflammation, surface wounds, and certain skin conditions.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The formula prominently features rosehip to regulate oil production, red ginseng to strengthen the hair follicles, and babassu oil to fortify the scalp and hair.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • This oil is fortified with aloe vera, which conditions and softens the hair, while hydrating babassu oil and soothing castor oil fuse the formula together to encourage sleeker and stronger strands.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Also worth noting are the moisture-replenishing, fatty-acid-rich Brazilian babassu oil, and antioxidant-rich moringa to protect the skin against whatever's out there.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 15 July 2022
  • This popular sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses curls while delivering nourishing moisture and supporting growth via organic babassu oil.
    — Victoria Moorhouse, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021
  • This golden elixir is a skin-conditioning favorite amongst celebrities and beauty editors for its moisture-replenishing blend of açai, babassu, and passionfruit oils rich in skin-brightening antioxidants.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 9 Sep. 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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