Shea Butter Glyceride

AKA: Shea Glyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Glyceride

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from the nuts of Butyrospermum parkii (shea tree), native to West Africa's Malvaceae family. Created by esterifying shea butter with glycerin through chemical modification of the natural fat.

Shea Butter Glyceride is the monoglyceride derived from Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Family

Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Plant Part

Nut

CAS #

-

Form

Wax

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR