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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter

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SoothingBarrierMoisturizing
INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter)
In short · TL;DR
Category
Moisturizing & Barrier
Effect
Emollient, barrier protection, anti-inflammatory
Concentration
1-10%
Effect
Emollient, barrier protection, anti-inflammatory
Mechanism
Plant-based fat containing stearic acid and oleic acid. Assists lamellar structure repair, anti-inflammatory
Typical concentration
1-10%
Onset
Immediate onwards
Cautions
Extremely high safety. A traditional African ingredient
Evidence & references
Abundant safety data based on long history of use
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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