Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract
AKA “Shea seedcake extract, Shea meal extract, Butyrospermum parkii”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed shea seedcake extract
AKA: Shea meal extract, Butyrospermum parkii
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract is an extract of the hydrolysate of shea seedcake derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Shea butter has been used by West African cultures for centuries in traditional skincare and hair care. The hydrolyzed seedcake extract is a modern byproduct utilizing the remaining material after shea butter extraction for enhanced protein and nutrient content.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of <I>Butyrospermum parkii</P> (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
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Butyrospermum parkii butter increased the photostability and in vivo SPF of a molded sunscreen system.
Sarruf FD, Sauce R, Candido TM, Oliveira CA, Rosado C et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2020
Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), a
Sitohang IBS, Arimuko A, Norawati L, Maria R, Yulyana C et al.
Lasers in medical science, 2025
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR