Butyrospermum Parkii
INCI: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Also known as: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
AKA the shea tree or Vitellaria paradoxa Produces a variety of cosmetic ingredients including extracts, oils and butters
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What Is Butyrospermum Parkii?
Butyrospermum parkii is the Latin name for the shea tree. This tree produces a variety of plant-derived skin care ingredients including extracts, oils and butters that are often rich in antioxidants.
Its most famous product is shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii butter), a plant lipid extracted from the tree. It’s used as an emollient in cosmetics and has smoothing properties for dry skin. Outside of this, shea butter also contains a plethora of heavy-hitting antioxidant compounds like vitamin E, quercetin and epigallocatechin gallate.
Concetration levels used in skin care vary depending on the ingredient produced from Butyrospermum parkii AKA Vitellaria paradoxa.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Shea butter as an emollient for skin and hair Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010
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Composition and effects of shea butter on human skin J Oleo Sci, 2009
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