Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

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INCI name

  • BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER EXTRACT,

Alternative names

  • Sheabutter Extract,
  • Karite-Baum,
  • Karite Butter,
  • Kariteöl,
  • Kariteöl, Unverseifbarer Anteil,
  • Shea Butter Oil,
  • Shea Butter,
  • Shea Butter Unsaponifiables,
  • Vitellaria Paradoxa,
  • Sodium Shea Butterate,
  • Butyrospermum Parkii Extract,
  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,
  • Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii),
  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extract,
  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract,
  • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters,

Origin

No information available

Definition

  • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is an extract of shea butter, Butyrospermum parkii, Sapotaceae,

INCI function

  • emollient,

Substance category

  • Nutrients,

Characteristics

  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • promotes healing
  • lipid-replenishing
  • Very well tolerated by the skin
  • well-absorbed
  • binds moisture
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics
  • Nutrient

CAS-No.

  • 91080-23-8,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

No information available

Studies, literature and statements

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 134

High-value skin care material from nuts of the shea butter tree, has a high content of natural allantoins, vitamin E and carotenes; retains oil, smoothes and helps to heal skin inflammations.

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 381

Plant-derived ingredient made from cold pressing of the shea butter tree's nuts, softens the skin, cares for the skin, makes the skin smooth, retains fat, very well tolerated by the skin.

Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 131

Shea butter cares for the skin, makes it softer and protects the skin. They are well-absorbed and bind water in the skin. Technologically they are seen as giving consistency.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hautgesundheit (DGfH)

Almost all skin and aging problems are due to nutritional deficiencies of the skin. That is why nutrient suppliers such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, secondary plant substances and high-quality essential fatty acids in cosmetic products are of great importance for healthy skin

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