Shea Butter Glyceride
AKA “Shea Glyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Glyceride
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Shea butter glyceride
AKA: Shea Glyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Glyceride
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Shea Butter Glyceride is the monoglyceride derived from Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern emollient combining shea butter with glycerin, building on the centuries-old use of shea butter by West African women for skin and hair conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR