murphyShea oleine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Shea Oil, Liquid Shea Butter
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa), a fat extracted from African shea tree nuts. Produced through fractionation or selective hydrogenation of shea butter to isolate lighter oil components.
Shea oleine is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Moisturizing
Wound Healing
Fights Acne
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR