The fat recovered from cow's milk, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Butter is, according to CosIng, the hydrous, semi-solid fat recovered from cow's milk, the same material known as a food. Its EU name is Butyrum. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products with a rich texture, such as balms and soaps.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the butter is salted, cultured or otherwise processed.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.