Ingredient Details - Shea Butter

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Ingredient Details - Shea Butter
INCI - Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Function: Emollient
CAS #: 194043-920/91080-23-8
EC #: 293-515-7
Description:

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter commonly known as Shea Butter is the fat derived from the fruit(nuts) of the shea tree found in West Africa.

It is high in vitamins A. E, and F and fatty acids. Its consistency makes it easy to spread on the skin. It contains linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids which moisturize the skin. Shea butter does not make the skin oily. It is an anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal.

The Triterpenes in shea butter help boost collagen production and promotes skin cell regeneration.