Our 100% pure Batana oil is exclusively extracted from Elaeis oleifera, a species endemic to South and Central America.
It has been produced by hand and used for centuries by the Miskito people of Honduras known as "Tawira", meaning "people of beautiful hair".
Batana oil constitutes a greater amount of anti-aging phytochemicals compared to alternative oils. It contains linoleic acid that rejuvenates the skin and α-Linolenic acid that restores the skin barriers to enhance overall appearance.
Acne problems are often associated with microbes, and lauric acid found in Batana oil extracts is a proven phytochemical to treat and prevent acne breakouts.
This highly beneficial oil also supplies healing and reparative properties whilst doubling as an anti-inflammatory ingredient. Batana oil helps to soothe, balance, and calm troublesome skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis.
The linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, and oleic acid found in the Batana oil are proven effective in reducing skin hyperpigmentation.
Batna oil works as a great skin emollient due to its rich content of Oleic acid. Its humectant properties keeps the skin feeling soft and supple.
Batana oil contains rich antioxidant properties. The vitamin E found in Batana oil is an effective antioxidant to protect the skin from damage caused by the free radicals.
Lauric acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid all found in Batana oil have shown positive effects on hair regrowth . Moreover, the Vitamin E in Batana oil provides antioxidant properties to protect the body from free radicals and ultimately from hair loss.
The phytochemicals found in Batana oil can be an effective treatment for dandruff.
Alopecia, the loss of hair in patches due to autoimmune conditions, is one of the major causes of hair loss in males and females. Linoleic acid found in pure Batana oil has shown effective results in treating androgenetic alopecia, age-related alopecia, and keratosis pilaris.
The Tawari people use Batana oil as a hair tonic because of its ability to treat a number of hair problems. It’s rich content of oleic acid, linoleic acid and Vitamin E give it the capability to strengthen hair follicles, prevent split ends, nourish the scalp, reverse hair loss and promote hair growth. Batana oil is also an effective treatment for scalp dermatitis and hair depigmentation.