Shea Butter, USDA Certified Organic

Description: Plant fat of the nuts of the African Karite tree (ambuk butter). Contains allantoin, vitamin A & E, and many cinnamic & unsaponifiable lipids (e.g. stearic & oleic acids) for a potent moisturizing effect. Off-white to grey-green solid fat, no or faint odor. Soluble in alcohol or oils, insoluble in water.

CAS: 91080-23-8

INCI Name: Organic Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Properties: Potent moisturizer and emollient providing effective skin protection against environmental stress factors. Has anti-irritant and soothing properties and improves the appearance of aging skin.

Use: Warm to melt before use. Add to oil phase of formula. Typical use level 3 - 100 % (can be used pure). For external use only.

Applications: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, facial moisturizers, body butter, ointments.

Documents: SDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Certificate of Analysis

Organic Standard: USDA; Certified by WA State Dept. of Agriculture

Used in Commercial Products:

Shea Body Mist		Raw Shea Butter Soap		Professionals Shampoo Almond & Shea Butter
Brand: The Body Shop		Brand: SheaMoisture		Brand: Suave