Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter at a Glance

• Also known as shea butter
• A plant-derived lipid used as an emollient in cosmetics
• Helps trap water within skin
• Also has smoothing and antioxidant benefits

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Description

butter (also known as shea butter) is a plant lipid extracted from the karite tree. It is used as an emollient in cosmetics and has smoothing properties for dry skin.

doesn’t just have a rich texture; it’s also a rich source of antioxidants, including quercetin, epicatechin gallate, gallocatechin and epigallocatechin, as well as skin-replenishing fatty acids (stearic and linoleic).

It is an excellent ingredient to see in products designed to improve dry skin.

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