
SHEA BUTTER
CAS Number
91080-23-8
Physical form
Solid
About
Antioxidant, emollient and moisturizing agent for cosmetics such as lip balms, lipsticks, hair (shampoo, conditioner, dry hair)-, face-, body-, baby- and sun care products. It is used in products for dry, dehydrated & sensitive skin, soap, after sun and hand care. Shelf life: 36 months.
Benefits:
- It is extracted from shea nuts by mechanical pressure followed by a refining
- Exceptionally rich in unsaponifiable matter (tocopherols, phytosterols, triterpens, karitens, etc.)
- Contains oleic acid and stearic acid, which imparts texture and melting characteristics to the ingredient
- Provides softer and more supple feel
- Protects skin from free radicals, oxidation and external aggressions
- Allows epidermal regeneration and offers skin elasticity & anti-inflammatory properties
- It reduces transepidermal water loss by forming a protective film
- COSMOS approved, non-GMO- & pesticides-free
Benefits
- bio-based
- vegetal origin
- moisturizing
- non-GMO
- protections
- sensitive skin
- softness

Grade Name
SHEA BUTTER
Chemical Composition
Shea Butter
INCI Name
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER
Category
- Antioxidants
- Moisturizing Agents
- Emollients > Vegetal Oils, Fats & Waxes > Fats