Batana oil is an oil derived from the palm fruit tree that's used for cosmetic purposes. Its proponents claim it supports natural hair growth, and improves hair sheen and quality.
But is batana oil shown in research studies to have these effects? Does it have any side effects? How do real users rate and describe their experience trying batana oil cosmetically? And why are we concerned about batana oil retailers?
In this article we'll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze studies on batana oil for hair to give our take on whether or not it's likely to be effective, and whether or not it's healthy.
We'll also feature real user reviews, and explain why we're concerned by many batana oil retailers online.
Key takeaways:
- We can't find any clinical evidence that batana oil supports hair
- We can't find evidence supporting safety
- We do not currently recommend batana oil
Research Analysis
Batana oil (botanical name Elaeis oleifera) does not appear to have been studied for its effects on hair in any clinical trials published in peer-reviewed journals.
We searched for nearly an hour for such studies and couldn't find a single one. This suggests that batana oil has no proven benefits to hair.
In our view, it's illogical to use an oil to support hair growth without any clinical evidence backing it, when there are so many compounds clinically shown to cause hair growth.
Does Batana Oil Cause Side Effects?
We cannot identify any clinical studies on batana oil used topically.
Given that this is a naturally-derived oil, we'd imagine that it has minimal side effects when used topically (other than in those allergic to this plant), but again, our general rule is to stick to compounds with efficacy and safety data in human trials.
Due to the lack of available evidence, we cannot confirm whether or not batana oil has side effects when used on the scalp.
Our Concerns About Batana Retailers
At the time of publishing this article, there are many brands promoting batana oil on Amazon and TikTok, making bold and entirely unproven claims about hair growth.
We recommend that consumers avoid brands that make unproven health or cosmetic claims, like the companies currently claiming batana oil supports hair growth.
It's a sign of a low-quality brand to make specific functional claims and not provide any proof, and it's something we recommend consumers watch out for.
Real People Try Batana Oil
A YouTube creator named Jessica Henson has a video sharing her experience using batana oil for hair regrowth:
A YouTube creator named "Curly Chemistry" shares her tips for successfully using batana oil:
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Batana Oil Pros and Cons
Here are the pros and cons of batana oil in our opinion:
Pros:
- Naturally-derived
- Can find brands selling batana oil with no unhealthy additives
- Nutrient-rich
- May support scalp health
- Unlikely to cause side effects in most people
Cons:
- We can't find a single efficacy trial
- We can't find a single safety trial
- Many brands making unproven claims
