Butyrospermum ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a lipid emollient and conditioning agent that softens skin and hair while adding body to creams, balms, and anhydrous formulas.
What does Butyrospermum do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a lipid emollient and conditioning agent that softens skin and hair while adding body to creams, balms, and anhydrous formulas.
Is Butyrospermum clean?
It is generally well-tolerated and has a strong clean-standard profile, with low irritation potential and no common restricted-list friction. Sensitivity is uncommon, though any residual proteins in less-refined grades can matter for highly sensitive users.
Is Butyrospermum sustainable?
This material is plant-derived, renewable, and readily biodegradable. Its sustainability profile depends on responsible sourcing, fair labor practices, and careful processing of the harvested kernels.
Is Butyrospermum COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard. It fits Green Chemistry principles well because it is renewable, biodegradable, and typically obtained through mechanical or low-impact processing.
How does Butyrospermum work chemically?
The molecule profile is mainly triglycerides rich in stearic and oleic fatty acids, with a smaller unsaponifiable fraction that can include triterpene esters and tocopherols. It is commonly used around 1 to 20% in emulsions and higher in balms, and as an anhydrous lipid it is broadly pH-independent but benefits from antioxidants to limit oxidation.
Last updated 2026-05-14