Characteristics
- INCI
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
- CAS
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91080-23-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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293-515-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- skin conditioning
Who it's for
Description
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is a refined extract derived from shea butter, prized for its high content of triterpene esters and other skin-friendly lipids. In formulas, it’s used more for its active-support role than as a heavy emollient, helping products feel nourishing without the richness of straight shea butter. It’s commonly included at low levels, around 0.5–1%, where it can contribute to a smoother, more cushioned skin feel.
For skin, this ingredient is often associated with barrier support and a calming, comfort-focused profile, making it appealing in moisturizers, body care, and products for dry or easily irritated-feeling skin. In hair care, it may help improve softness and reduce the rough, dry feel of strands, especially in conditioners and leave-ins. People who like shea-derived ingredients but want a lighter texture may appreciate it most.
Caveat: it’s not the same as raw shea butter, so the sensory experience and level of richness can be quite different. As with any plant-derived ingredient, individual tolerance varies, and the final effect depends on the full formula rather than the extract alone.
Products with Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract (698 total)
Most often found in Caudalie products (34 items)
