Shea Butter Glyceride
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Shea Butter Glyceride is the monoglyceride derived from Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
What does it do?
Shea Butter Glyceride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Shea Butter Glyceride 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 Glyceride?
Shea Butter Glyceride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Shea Butter Glyceride is the monoglyceride derived from Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Is Shea Butter Glyceride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Shea Butter Glyceride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Shea Butter Glyceride do in cosmetic products?
Shea Butter Glyceride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Shea Butter Glyceride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Shea Butter Glyceride is -.
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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: 15/10/2010