Butter Shea (Karite) refined (butter)

Shea (Shea butter) refined

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

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

Composition of fatty acids:

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 acid <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 Eicosanoic acid 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 value: 68 g/2/100g Acid value: 0.4 Peroxide value: resp. Saponification number: 171 mgKOH/g Refractive index: (at 40°C) 1.459

Therapeutic Uses: The unsaponifiable fats found in shea butter exhibit regenerative properties by influencing 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 wrinkles; Activates collagen synthesis; Protective and regenerating effect, including protection from UV radiation; Softening of irritation and cracks on the skin; Moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties; Improved 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 versatile active ingredient with excellent emollient 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.