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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER

Last update on Mar 10, 2023
Sheatree, Butyrospermum parkii, also known as Vitellaria paradoxa, is the source of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter. When raw, it is ivory in colour and is frequently coloured yellow with palm oil or borutu root. It is used in numerous cosmetic and personal care products, such as bath and cleaning products, eye makeup, lotions and creams, suntan products, lipstick, and hair care products, where it functions as emollients and viscosity controllers.
CAS Number: 194043-92-0Chem/IUPAC Name: EINECS/ELINCS No: 293-515-7COSING REF No: 55024

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What is BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER used for?

Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter is a natural moisturizer that's widely used in cosmetics, bath products, makeup, lotion, and hair care products. It also works as a viscosity-increasing agent. It can be used at concentrations from 1-100%.
  • Skin care: It has a rich texture and is also a rich source of antioxidants, including quercetin, epicatechin gallate, gallocatechin, and epigallocatechin, as well as skin-replenishing fatty acids (stearic and linoleic). It is used as an emollient in cosmetics and has smoothing properties for dry skin
  • Hair care: In addition to its smoothing capabilities, it is ideal for dry, irritated scalps, due to its hydrating capabilities

Origin

Butyrospermum parkii butter is obtained from the fruit's seed of the Sheatree.

What does BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER do in a formulation?

ANTIOXIDANT|
EMOLLIENT|
MOISTURISING|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Safety Profile

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded the safety of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter to be safe for cosmetic and personal care products. The majority of botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in cosmetic formulation are mild and secure. According to 21 CFR 740.10, the safety of each ingredient must be proven before the finished cosmetic product is marketed.

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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER technical profile

Property Values
Boiling Point >300°C
Melting Point 32-45°C
Solubility Insoluble in water