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