Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and ethyl alcohol.
What does it do?
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shea Butter Ethyl Esters?
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and ethyl alcohol.
Is Shea Butter Ethyl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Shea Butter Ethyl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/11/2014