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Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated shea oil
AKA: Butyrospermum parkii, Ext., Oleins
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Butyrospermum parkii, ext., oleins, hydrogenated
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
93333-83-6
Form
Oil
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Functions
Opacifying
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Shea oil comes from the shea nut and has been used in traditional African skincare and hair care for centuries. Hydrogenation was applied in modern cosmetics to stabilize the oil and create a more stable emollient.