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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter; rich in oleic and stearic acids with unsaponifiable fraction

Safety Notes

Excellent emollient and skin conditioning; significant unsaponifiable fraction with anti-inflammatory properties; nut-derived, note potential tree nut allergy (rare cross-reactivity reported); fair trade sourcing check recommended

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin conditioning

Category

Vegetable Oil

Common In

Body butters, moisturisers, lip care, baby care

Origin

Plant (shea nut, West Africa)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter safe to use in skincare?

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Excellent emollient and skin conditioning; significant unsaponifiable fraction with anti-inflammatory properties; nut-derived, note potential tree nut allergy (rare cross-reactivity reported); fair trade sourcing check recommended

Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter allowed in India?

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter used for in cosmetics?

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning. It is commonly found in: Body butters, moisturisers, lip care, baby care.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS91080-23-8

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