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INCI name:
Butyrospermum
parkii
shea
butter
Organic
Method of production:
Cold pressed
Parts used:
Walnut
Origin: Burkina Faso
Packaged in
a plastic pot
by our supplier
.
Organoleptic characteristics
Odour
: Slight
Appearance:
soft
butter
at
20
° C
Colour: White
to light yellow
Appearance:
Soft
, slightly
granular
Physicochemical characteristics
Melting point:
36
° C
Fatty acid composition
:
Linoleic acid
:
4-7
%
Oleic acid
: 42 to
47%
Stearic Acid
: 40 to
47%
Properties
Nourishing
and moisturizing
:
brings softness
to all
skin types
but also to
the hair
, thanks to its
composition
of essential fatty acids
.
Regenerating:
revitalizes
tissues and
restores vitality
to the skin.
Calming:
it soothes
skin irritations.
Dosage
Balms
: Between
5 and 80%
in combination with
a
vegetable oil or
cocoa butter,
hot
,
in order to adjust
the hardness of the
balsam.
Emulsions
: Between
1 and 5%
Uses
Shea butter
can be used in
the production of many
cosmetic products:
-
Balms
:
Provides hydration and
protection
.
-
Butter and
massage candles
:
Because of its
low melting point
, it allows
an
effective massage
.
-
Masks and
hair
nourishing
balms
-
Emulsions
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