Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter

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AKA: Shea Butter
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Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from the nuts of Butyrospermum parkii trees native to West African savannas in the Sapotaceae family. Extracted through cold-pressing or expeller-pressing of the nut kernels to obtain the fat.
Restricted:EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation.
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Nut
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
194043-92-0 - 91080-23-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed5 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 577 and 720)
Not a Sensitizer
12 studies / 12 not sensitizing (CIR 577 and 720)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions mild (CIR 720)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
19 studies / 3 irritating / 1 mixed / 15 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 577 and 720)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR