INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Vitellaria Paradoxa (Shea Butter)
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter) is a fat obtained from the fruit of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii, Sapotaceae). It is widely used in skincare as a moisturizer and emollient, and is rich in antioxidants including vitamin A, E, F, quercetin, and epigallocatechin gallate. According to CosIng, its official functions are skin conditioning and viscosity controlling.
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
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emollient● Benefits
Shea butter provides rich emollient and moisturizing benefits, helping to soften and condition the skin. Beyond basic emolliency, it is noted to regenerate and soothe the skin, protect it from external factors such as UV rays and wind, and deliver antioxidant activity through its naturally occurring vitamins and polyphenols.
hydratingbarrier-supportsoothingantioxidantanti-aging
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