Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
AKA “Shea ethyl esters, Butyrospermum ethyl esters, Shea wax esters”
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Shea butter ethyl esters
AKA: Shea ethyl esters, Butyrospermum ethyl esters, Shea wax esters
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: EWG: 1/10 (Low Hazard)
CAS #
226993-83-5
Form
Wax
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of shea butter, created through esterification to modify the texture and absorption properties of traditional shea butter used for centuries in West African skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Highly Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR