Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) nut extract

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AKA: Shea Nut Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Extract
Not Clean
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Nut Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Nut
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91080-23-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from the shea nut, used traditionally in West African skincare and medicine. Shea has been used for generations to treat dry skin, minor wounds, and as a protective barrier for the skin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR