Ingredient index / Personal care
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
A plant fat used to soften skin and give cosmetic formulas a richer texture.
- Label name
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Typical function
- Emollient
- Use
- Personal care
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- Shea butter · Masło karité
Where is it commonly found?
Body butters, creams and lip balms.
What should you check on the label?
A rich texture does not come from shea alone. Other oils, waxes and ingredient proportions also matter.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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