Description
Batana oil comes from the nuts of the American oil palm in La Mosquitia, the remote Caribbean lowland of northeastern Honduras, where the Miskito people have processed it by hand for generations. Families gather ripe fruit from wild palms near rivers and lagoons, crack the nuts by hand and free the kernels for their oil. Batana is thick and buttery, golden to deep brown, and often semi-solid at room temperature. This 2oz bottle pairs batana oil with dried resurrection flowers, the desert plant that curls up when dry and opens again with water.
Details
| Main ingredient | Batana oil (Elaeis oleifera) |
|---|---|
| Origin of batana | La Mosquitia, Honduras |
| Part used | Palm nut kernel |
| Texture | Thick, buttery |
| Size | 2oz |
| Ingredients | Batana oil with resurrection flowers |
Why supply is limited: the American oil palm grows wild in a limited area, and batana comes mostly from one remote region processed by hand in small quantities.
How to use
- Scalp: warm a small amount between your fingers and massage into the scalp. Leave for 30 minutes, then shampoo.
- Hair: smooth a little through dry lengths and ends.
- Skin: rub a small amount into dry elbows, knees and heels.
Patch test on the inner arm before first use. Keep away from the eyes. Store somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed. If it firms up in the cold, stand the bottle in warm water.
FAQs
What are resurrection flowers?
A desert plant that curls up when dry and opens again when it meets water.
Why is batana solid?
It is often semi-solid at room temperature. It melts on contact with warm skin.
Do you sell batana without the flowers?
Yes. Our plain batana oil comes in several sizes.
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