Hydrogenated Shea Butter
AKA: Butyrospermum parkii butter
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Shea butter hydrogenated
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
93333-83-6
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Shea butter has been used for centuries by West African communities for skin protection, moisturizing, and treating wounds and inflammation. Hydrogenation was developed in the 20th century to increase the melting point and stability of shea butter for cosmetic applications.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR