SHEA BUTTER ETHYL ESTERS

Substance information

Ingredient on the basis of shea butter (butyrospermum parkii butter). "Ethyl" refers mostly to ethanol (ethyl alcohol) as an alcoholic component or generally a hydrocarbon residue with 2 carbon atoms. "Ester" or "esters" refers to an esterification product (condensation product of alcohol and acid) or a trans-esterification product obtained through direct reaction of fats (mostly triglycerides) with alcohols.

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

SKIN CONDITIONING

Maintains the skin in good condition

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Softens and smoothens the skin

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Background information on use in cosmetics

Shea butter (INCI: as word component SHEA BUTTER or BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER) is obtained from the fruits of the shea tree. The fat obtained from the shea nut can be used in many different ways in cosmetics, since shea butter contains many valuable ingredients which are supposed to have a caring effect: apart from unsaturated fatty acids, it contains, for instance, the antioxidants Vitamin E and allantoin. Shea butter is a high-quality caring and moisture substance and is, therefore, particularly suited for the care of dry to very dry skin. Shea butter penetrates particularly well into the skin and makes it soft and receptive for other substances. Dry and brittle hair is provided by the butter with softness and suppleness because of the many fatty acids contained therein. Through ingredients such as allantoin, shea butter can also be used for skin irritations and contributes towards an acceleration of the cell structure as well as the cell formation and regeneration of the skin. Shea butter is also well suited for lipcare.

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.