Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter at a glance
- Also known as shea butter
- A plant-derived lipid used as an emollient in cosmetics
- Helps trap water within skin
- Also has smoothing and antioxidant benefits
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter description
_Butyrospermum parkii_ butter (also known as shea butter) is a plant lipid extracted from the karite tree. It is used as an emollient in cosmetics and has smoothing properties for dry skin. _Butyrospermum parkii butter_ doesn’t just have a rich texture; it’s also a rich source of antioxidants, including quercetin, epicatechin gallate, gallocatechin and epigallocatechin, as well as skin-replenishing fatty acids (stearic and linoleic). It is an excellent ingredient to see in products designed to improve dry skin.