INCI name

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER UNSAPONIFIABLES

Shea butter unsaponifiables

The unsaponifiable fraction of shea butter.

What it is

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables is the fraction of shea butter that is not saponified when shea butter fatty acids are refined. CosIng lists it as hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, lip care products and hair care products.

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.

It is a concentrated fraction and a different ingredient from whole shea butter, which has its own INCI name.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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.

Products with this ingredient (52)

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