Shea Butter, USDA Certified Organic

Shea Butter, USDA Certified Organic

Item No. BUT-SHEA-01
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Description
Description
Plant fat of the nuts of the African Karite tree (ambuk butter).
Benefits
  • Contains allantoin, vitamin A and E, and various cinnamic and unsaponifiable lipids (e.g. stearic and oleic acids)
  • 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.
CAS
91080-23-8, 194043-92-0
INCI
Organic Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
composition
Organic Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white to grey-green solid fat, no or faint odor
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol or oils, insoluble in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Ghana, Netherlands, France
Raw Material Source
Shea nuts of the African Karite tree
Manufacture
Shea butter is made by cold-pressing shea nuts. It is then further refined using hexane and citric acid.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
Certified GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1515509000
Certifications
USDA Certified Organic (WA State Dept. of Agriculture)