Shea butter (Karite) refined batter. box 25 kg. (1 PC.)

Method of obtaining: Natural. Obtained by pressing and refining from tallow tree nuts (Butyrospermum Parkii) Accord. INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii

Description: Grey-green to white fat with a slight characteristic odor. Light marbling is allowed.

Fatty acid composition:

12:0 Lauric acid <0.05%
14:0 Myristic acid <0.05%
14:1 Myristoleic acid <0.05%
16:0 Palmitic acid 3.5%
16:1 Palmitoleic <0.05%
17:0 Margaric acid 0.09%
17:1 Heptadecenoic acid <0.05%
18:0 Stearic acid 43.49%
18:1 Oleic acid 43.89%
18:2 Linoleic acid 5.77%
18:3 Linolenic acid 0.19%
18:4 Octadecatetraenoic acid <0.05%
20:0 Eicosan 1.49%
20:1 Eicosenoic acid 0.28%
20:2 Eicosandienoic acid 0.33%
20:4 Eicosantetraenoic acid <0.05%
22:0 Behenic acid 0.22%
22:1 Erucic acid 0.09%
24:0 Lignoceric acid 0.12%
24:1 Nervonic acid Other: 0.54%

Oil characteristics:

Iodine number: 68 g/2/100g
Acid number: 0.4
Peroxide value: resp.
Saponification number: 171 mgKOH/g
Refractive index: (at 40 degrees Celsius) 1.459
Melting point: (in an open capillary) 36 degrees Celsius

Therapeutic Use:
Unsaponifiable fats, which are part of shea butter, exhibit regenerating properties, affecting collagen synthesis. In addition, they have UV filter properties. This makes shea butter a promising component of regenerating and anti-age compositions. Triglycerides, which contain essential fatty acids, have a plasticizing effect and affect the barrier properties of the skin.
Treatment of aging skin and prevention of wrinkle formation;
Activates collagen synthesis;
Protective and regenerating effect, including protection from UV radiation;
Soothing irritation and cracks in the skin;
Moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties;
Improving the release of polar active ingredients.
Shea butter spreads well and is quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving the skin with a pleasant feeling of smoothness and softening it.
It is a universal active ingredient with excellent softening and moisturizing effects and the ability to slow down aging
In terms of its qualities, it is in no way inferior to any of the known emollients.
Methods of application: In pure form or mixed with other oils.
Contraindications and precautions: Not identified.
Suitable for baby skin care.