Sodium Shea Butterate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Shea Butterate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter.
What does it do?
Sodium Shea Butterate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Shea Butterate 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 Sodium Shea Butterate?
Sodium Shea Butterate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Shea Butterate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter.
Is Sodium Shea Butterate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Shea Butterate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Shea Butterate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Shea Butterate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 21/11/2014