Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) nut shell powder

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specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
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specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
AKA: Shea Nut Shell Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginWest Africa
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Nut Shell Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
91080-23-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Functions
Abrasive
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
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.
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