Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) seedcake extract

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AKA: Shea Seedcake Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seedcake Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91080-23-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Byproduct extract from shea butter production. Created as a sustainable way to utilize shea processing waste while providing conditioning benefits similar to traditional shea butter use.
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