Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii Butter ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a rich emollient and lipid-phase thickener that softens skin, reduces water loss, and gives balms, creams, and body products a cushiony texture.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a rich emollient and lipid-phase thickener that softens skin, reduces water loss, and gives balms, creams, and body products a cushiony texture.
Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii Butter clean?
From a clean beauty perspective, it is generally well-tolerated, widely accepted, and not a common restricted-list concern. Rare sensitivity can occur, but overall irritation and allergen issues are low compared with many fragrance or preservative materials.
Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii Butter sustainable?
This is a plant-derived, biodegradable material, often sourced from West African supply chains where fair-trade and cooperative models can improve traceability and producer value. Sustainability quality depends on sourcing practices, labor standards, and refinement methods rather than the molecule itself.
Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii Butter COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and can qualify for COSMOS-organic when produced from certified organic feedstock and processed within standard requirements. It aligns well with Green Chemistry principles because it is renewable, biodegradable, and can be obtained through relatively simple mechanical or low-intervention processing.
How does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii Butter work chemically?
This material is a triglyceride-rich vegetable fat dominated by stearic and oleic acid residues, with a smaller unsaponifiable fraction that can include tocopherols, triterpene esters, and phytosterols. Typical use ranges run from about 1 to 5 percent in face creams, 5 to 20 percent in body creams and balms, and higher in anhydrous sticks, with melting behavior around skin temperature and oxidation best managed with antioxidants and good storage.
Last updated 2026-05-13