Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
AKA: Shea ethyl esters, Butyrospermum ethyl esters, Shea wax esters
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of shea butter, created through esterification to modify the texture and absorption properties of traditional shea butter used for centuries in West African skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR