Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is the dried powdered product obtained from the plant of the same name belonging to the Sapotaceae family and also called shea butter.

The name describes the structure of the ingredient:

• Butyrospermum Parkii is the botanical name for Shea, a tree native to Africa. Its seeds are used to produce shea butter, known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties.
• Butter refers to the fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree. Shea butter is rich in fatty acids and vitamins and is widely used in cosmetics for its emollient and protective properties.
• Extract. Shea butter extract is a concentrated form of shea butter. It retains many of the beneficial properties of whole butter, such as moisturizing and nourishing the skin, but in a lighter and more easily absorbable form.

Raw Materials Used in Production.

Butyrospermum Parkii butter extract, commonly known as shea butter, is derived from the seeds of the shea tree (Butyrospermum Parkii), predominantly found in Africa.

Step-by-step Summary of Industrial Production Process.

• Harvesting the seeds of the shea tree.
• Cleaning and drying the seeds.
• Crushing the seeds to extract the fat.
• Refining the fat to remove impurities.
• Bleaching and deodorizing (if necessary).

Form and Color

Shea butter extract usually comes in a semi-solid or solid form, with a color varying from white to light yellow.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment by restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants.

CAS: 91080-23-8

EC number 293-515-7

Commercial Applications

Use in Cosmetics. This extract is widely used in skin and hair care products for its excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Benefits for Skin. Known for its ability to deeply moisturize the skin, reduce dryness, and promote elasticity.

Hair Care. Used in hair products, it helps to nourish, soften, and reduce hair brittleness.

Healing Properties. Contains ingredients that can help in healing minor wounds or cuts and reducing inflammation.