What it does
Helps reduce feelings of dryness and make the formula more nourishing.
Emollients
Shea butter.
A butter rich in lipid fractions, used to give emulsions body, softness and comfort.
- INCI name
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Function
- A plant-derived lipid emollient.
- Information level
- Documented cosmetic function
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Dry or normal skin; the amount and texture determine the final lightness.
Compatibility
Ceramides, glycerin and panthenol.
Precautions
It is not automatically comedogenic or non-comedogenic: the complete formula and individual response matter.
How to use it
Morning or evening.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CHOOSING
Products with Shea butter.
313 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
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