Butyrosperum Parkii Butter ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is an emollient and lipid structurant that softens skin, reduces water loss, and adds cushion to creams, balms, butters, and lip products.
What does Butyrosperum Parkii Butter do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is an emollient and lipid structurant that softens skin, reduces water loss, and adds cushion to creams, balms, butters, and lip products.
Is Butyrosperum Parkii Butter clean?
It is generally well tolerated and has little clean-standard friction when it is unrefined or physically refined without concerning residues. Sensitivity is uncommon, though any rich plant lipid can feel heavy on very oily or congestion-prone skin.
Is Butyrosperum Parkii Butter sustainable?
This material is renewable, plant-derived, and readily biodegradable. Sustainability depends mainly on traceable sourcing, fair compensation for producer communities, and responsible land-use practices in the supply chain.
Is Butyrosperum Parkii Butter COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard, especially through physical extraction and allowed refining methods. Its Green Chemistry profile is strong because it comes from a renewable feedstock, needs relatively simple processing, and breaks down readily in the environment.
How does Butyrosperum Parkii Butter work chemically?
This ingredient is a semi-solid mixture of triglycerides rich in stearic and oleic fatty acid residues, with a notable unsaponifiable fraction that includes triterpene esters, tocopherols, and phytosterols. It is commonly used around 1 to 20 percent in creams and lotions, higher in balms, and it melts near skin temperature while remaining broadly stable in anhydrous or emulsified systems when protected from oxidation.
Last updated 2026-05-13