Honduras’ Best Kept Secret for Hair & Skin
Batana oil is extracted from the Elaeis oleifera palm tree, which is native to the rainforests of Central America. Batana oil has many benefits, as for generations, the indigenous Miskito people of Honduras have used it to keep their hair exceptionally healthy, thick and lustrous, and their skin nourished.
Batana oil is extracted through a traditional, hand-crafted process. It has a characteristic nutty, earthy aroma and a rich, semi-solid, butter-like texture at room temperature. It melts gently when warmed and is easily absorbed by both hair and skin.
At Bulk Naturals Wholesale, our batana oil is sourced directly from small plantations in Honduras, available in multiple forms, including raw, unfiltered, cold-pressed, and as part of our curated range of finished batana hair and skin care products.
Featured Batana Oil
From raw bulk oil for large-scale formulation to ready-to-use serums, balms and conditioners, we have every format you could possibly need, all direct from the source.
Batana Oil- Cold Pressed
Gently cold-pressed to preserve the full nutritional profile of the American palm nut. Achieves a cleaner, more consistent texture ideal for professional cosmetic and hair care formulations.
Cold Pressed • Hair Restoration • Formulator Grade
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Batana Leave in Conditioner
Lightweight yet deeply reparative. Formulated with Batana Oil, Shea Nut Oil, Aloe Vera, Chebe Oil, and Cocoa Butter to reduce breakage, seal moisture, and protect against environmental damage.
Leave-In • Anti-Breakage
• Moisture Seal
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Batana Oil Benefits and Usage
Whether you're using batana oil for hair or incorporating it into professional formulations, here's how to get the most from this oil.
Batana Oil for Hair
- Warm a small amount of batana oil between your palms until it melts to a liquid, as it softens quickly at body temperature.
- Apply directly to the scalp, working in gentle circular motions to stimulate circulation and encourage absorption.
- Work the remaining oil through mid-lengths and ends to nourish and protect against breakage and UV damage.
- Leave on for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for an intensive treatment), then wash out thoroughly with a gentle shampoo.
- Use 2–3 times per week consistently for best results.
Batana Oil for DIY
- Melt batana oil gently in the oil phase of your formulation, as it incorporates readily with other plant oils and butters.
- Use at recommended levels (see the table below) as it is a rich and semi-solid oil.
- Batana oil pairs beautifully with lightweight carrier oils like jojoba or argan to achieve a balanced and non-greasy finish.
- Suitable for use in hair masks, scalp oils, conditioners, body butters, balms, rich creams, and bar soaps.
- Store finished formulations away from heat and direct light. Shelf life: 12+ months when properly stored and formulated.
Recommended Use Levels in Formulations
5-100%
Hair and Scalp Treatments
Can be used neat as a mask or blended into conditioners
5-30%
Beard and Hair Oils
Blended with lighter oils for spreadability
2-10%
Skin Care Creams and Balms
Body butters, face creams, and balms
3-10%
Soaps
Percentage of total oil weight in cold-process or melt-and-pour soaps