The natural lipids from the karite nut plant have properties that help with burns, scars, skin, psoriasis, dandruff and stretch marks. moisturize the skin Helps restore damaged cells
No rancidity (deodorised) from West Africa where shea is the best.
| Related Product Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Shea Butter Water | Liquid, water-soluble |
| Shea Butter (Refined , Deodorised) | Refined, light yellow butter, nearly odorless |
| Shea Butter Light Oil | Light yellow ester |
| Shea Butter (Melt) | Butter texture that melts at body temperature |
| Golden Shea Butter (Virgin, Ghana) | Virgin, golden colored butter, natural shea odor |
| Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) | Refined, light yellow butter, nearly odorless, extra softness |
Shea butter Shea butter Or karite butter is a natural fat derived from the karite nut plant. It has properties to help burn wounds, scars, skin, psoriasis, dandruff and stretch marks. It also helps reduce wrinkles. moisturize the skin Helps restore damaged cells It has cinnamic acid that protects the skin from harmful UV rays. Shea butter is a highly effective moisturizer because of its high content of fatty acids. thus helping to maintain moisture and flexibility to the skin with high fatty acid content Therefore, it is commonly used in soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, lotions, massage oils and anti-aging creams.
A deodorised, West Africa source of the best Shea.
Use: for skin care products Moisturizing in the form of lotions, creams, etc.
Mixing method: Mix in oil (oil-phase) by warming 60-70 degrees, the butter will melt into oil.
Usage rate: 1-100% (depending on the desired efficiency, Shea Butter can be applied directly to the skin or 100%)
Product characteristics: Creamy, solid at room temperature, odorless.
Solubility: can dissolve in oil by using a temperature of 60-70 degrees
Storage: For long term storage Store at room temperature Avoid heat and sunlight. At least 2 years old
INCI Name : Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) Fruit Maiden
Examples of products used:
LANCOME Absolue Premium Bx Advanced Night Recovery Cream
KIEHL'S midnight recovery eye
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide gold ultra lift and strengthening eye capsules
Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer
Dr.Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream
Juice Beauty stem cellular repair booster serum Maiden
Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturizer
LA ROCHE-POSAY Nutritic Transforming Care - Dry Skin
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Cream Fortifying & Soothing 24Hr Hydrating Care
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Night Repair and Moisture Cream
Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Eye Cream
Maiden
L'occitane ULTRA RICH EYE BALM
Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Night Cream
Paula's Choice Nail & Cuticle Treatment
Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion with 10% AHA
Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Moisture Night
Mechanism:
Appearance:
Storage: Store under room temperature. Avoid Heat & Light.
Shelf Life: 24Months from manufacturing or testing date (Current Lot will expire: 03/2025)
Dosage (Range): 1% - 100%
Research & Development: Plant Sourced From South Africa
Mix Method: Add into oil phase. May heat 70-80C to increase solubility
Heat Resistance: Avoid heat above 80C
Solubility: Oil
Product Types: Cream , Lotion , Mask , Scrub , Bar Soap (pH >7) , Bar Soap (pH <7)
INCI: Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) Fruit
Product Specification:
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Aspect | solide |
| Colour | white to creamish white |
| Odour | slight |
| Melting point (C) | 28 - 45 |
| Acid value | 2.0 Max. |
| Iodine value | 52 - 68 |
| Peroxide value (meq/kg) | 5.0 Max. |
| Unsaponifiable matter (%) | Min 4.0% |
| Refractive index at 40C | 1.460 - 1.475 |
| Fatty acid composition - Palmitic acid (C 16:0) | 3.0-8.0 |
| Fatty acid composition - Stearic acid (C 18:0) | 36.0-50.0 |
| Fatty acid composition - Oleic acid (C 18:1) | 40.0-60.0 |
| Fatty acid composition - Linoleic accid (C 18:2) | 3.0-9.0 |
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