Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) nut extract

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AKA: Shea Nut Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from the nuts of Butyrospermum parkii trees native to West Africa's Sapotaceae family. Extracted from nuts using solvent extraction methods to isolate the nutrient-rich compound.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR