If you’ve ever loved the big, fluffy lather of coconut oil soap but not loved how your skin or scalp felt afterward, you’re not alone. Coconut oil is famous in soapmaking for its cleansing power and bubbles when used in a properly balanced bar. However, for many people, it can feel a little too “stripping,” especially on the face, dry skin, textured hair, or color-treated hair. That’s exactly why I’m excited to deep dive into babassu oil —a plant oil that brings a similar la