Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract

AKA: Shea meal extract, Butyrospermum parkii
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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.
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Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR