murphyButyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) oil
AKA: Shea Butter Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from the nuts of Butyrospermum parkii trees native to West Africa's Sapotaceae family. Extracted through mechanical pressing or crushing of the nut kernels, followed by separation of the fat layer.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Nut
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91080-23-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR