Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, better known as Shea Butter Extract, needs no introduction in the world of phenomenal skin care ingredients. This natural butter extract is an emollient that also protects and soothes the skin. Ideal for dry skin types, it deeply hydrates and leaves the skin feeling soft, nourished, and moisturized. Being loaded with antioxidants, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract safeguards the skin against environmental damage and UV rays that are a primary cause of premature skin aging. Additionally, it offers regenerative and soothing qualities to products like moisturizers, creams, body butter, and lip balms. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is also used in hair care for its conditioning benefits.
Apart from its cosmetic uses, Shea Butter Extract holds a huge cultural and economic significance. In Africa (where shea butter comes from), it is known as ‘women’s gold’ because its production is almost entirely done by women, providing income to millions of female workers across rural communities.
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What is BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER EXTRACT used for?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is widely used across the skin and hair care industries for its hydrating, nourishing, and regenerative qualities.
For skin: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract serves as a rich emollient that helps moisturize and restore the skin barrier. It delivers a blend of oleic and stearic acids, which smooth the rough texture and prevent transepidermal water loss. Its unsaponifiables, including phytosterols and vitamins A and E, provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits - making it ideal for dry, sensitive, or irritated skin. Regular use can leave the skin feeling supple, soothed, and visibly healthier.
For hair: In hair care, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract conditions and nourishes without weighing strands down. It helps to seal moisture into the hair shaft, reducing frizz and dryness while improving elasticity and shine. The lightweight yet occlusive nature of the extract makes it especially beneficial for curly, coarse, or damaged hair types.
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract comes from raw shea butter, which is the fat extracted from the nuts of the African Shea or Karite trees. The raw shea butter first undergoes a refining process where its odor, color, impurities, and unwanted lipids are removed. This refined shea butter is then subjected to molecular or physical fractionation to isolate its bioactive components. Later, the extract is filtered and preserved.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is more concentrated in bioactive compounds, is less greasy, and has a longer shelf life when compared to raw shea butter. However, it loses some of its beneficial qualities during the refining process, making it less effective than raw shea butter.
What does BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER EXTRACT do in a formulation?
SKIN CONDITIONING|
EMOLLIENT|
ANTIOXIDANT|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
MOISTURISINGSafety Profile
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is considered safe and well-tolerated in cosmetic formulations. It is generally non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for most skin types, including sensitive and children’s skin. The refining and extraction process used to create the extract often reduces the presence of allergenic proteins found in raw shea butter, making allergic reactions rare. However, performing a patch test is recommended prior to application.
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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER EXTRACT technical profile
| Property | Values |
Melting Point | 37.8°C |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oil |
Viscosity | Medium to high |