Cold pressed Batana Oil in an amber glass bottle with botanical palm fruit and natural skincare styling

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Batana Oil – Cold Pressed

Price range: R73,00 through R375,00

Cold Pressed Batana Oil is a rich, nourishing botanical oil for hair, scalp and dry skin care. Ideal for hair masks, scalp oils, body butters, balms and oil serums, it helps soften, condition and add shine to dry or textured hair while supporting a luxurious emollient feel in skincare formulations.

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Batana Oil is a rich botanical oil traditionally valued in hair and skin care for its nourishing, conditioning and softening properties. Extracted from the kernels of the American oil palm, Elaeis oleifera, it is naturally rich in lipids and is used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient, skin-conditioning and hair-conditioning ingredient.

Cold Pressed Batana Oil is especially popular in haircare products for dry, brittle, textured, curly, coily or chemically treated hair. It helps improve the feel of dry strands, supports visible shine, reduces the appearance of frizz and adds a luxurious conditioning feel to scalp oils, hair masks, leave-in blends and intensive oil treatments.

For skincare, Batana Oil offers a rich, cushiony emollient feel that helps soften dry skin and support the skin’s lipid barrier. It is suitable for use in anhydrous balms, body butters, oil serums, massage oils and dry-skin care formulations where a deeply nourishing oil phase is desired.

For more on natural oils for hair and scalp care, see our DIY Naturally blog article: 6 Best Natural Oils for Hair & Scalp Care. This article specifically includes Batana Oil as part of a natural hair and scalp care routine.

Technical Information

The technical information below is based on available cosmetic ingredient references and supplier technical data for Batana Oil / Elaeis oleifera kernel oil.

INCI Name: Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil
Botanical Name: Elaeis oleifera
Common Name: Batana Oil, American Palm Kernel Oil
CAS Number: 8002-75-3
Origin: Commonly associated with Honduras and Central America
Plant Part: Kernel of the American oil palm
Processing Method: Cold pressed
Appearance: Yellow to amber, brownish oil or semi-solid paste depending on temperature and processing
Texture: Rich, emollient, conditioning oil
Solubility: Oil soluble, insoluble in water
Cosmetic Function: Emollient, skin conditioning, hair conditioning
Key Components: Fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols and carotenoid-related compounds may be naturally present
Fatty Acid Profile: Typically includes oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acids
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat
Recommended Use Level: Can be used neat in anhydrous applications or as part of the oil phase in cosmetic formulations

Usage Information

Haircare

Use Batana Oil in natural haircare formulations where deep conditioning, shine and softness are desired. It is well suited for:

Scalp oils
Pre-shampoo oil treatments
Hair masks
Leave-in oil blends
Beard oils
Curl and coil care products
Dry-end repair oils
Hot oil treatments

For direct use, warm a small amount between the palms and apply sparingly to dry ends, textured hair or the scalp. Leave on as a pre-wash treatment or blend into your preferred carrier oil combination.

Skincare

Batana Oil can be used in rich skincare formulations for dry or rough skin. It works well in:

Body butters
Balms
Oil serums
Massage oils
Cuticle oils
Foot balms
Dry skin treatment blends

Because it is a rich oil, use a small amount at first, especially on the face or on oily or blemish-prone skin.

Formulation Tips

Add to the oil phase of emulsions or use in anhydrous formulations.
Blend with lighter oils such as fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil or meadowfoam seed oil for an easier spread and lighter skin feel.
Add Vitamin E Natural to help support the stability of oil-based blends.
Patch test before use, especially for sensitive skin or known palm-derived ingredient sensitivities.