Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

AKA: Shea ethyl esters, Butyrospermum ethyl esters, Shea wax esters
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Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), native to West Africa's Malvaceae family. Produced through esterification of shea butter with ethanol to create stable, lighter emollient esters.
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and ethyl alcohol. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
226993-83-5
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR