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LIPEX® Shea™

LIPEX® Shea™ is a optimized pure shea butter with a superior crystallization profile and a high oxidative stability. Suitable for use across a wide range of skin care applications. LIPEX® Shea™ is composed of refined, bleached and deodorized vegetable fat taken from the fruit of the Shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii). LIPEX® Shea™ contains a relatively high amount of unsaponifiable matter and is processed to be light in color.

Brand: LIPEX (25 products)

INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Functions: Antioxidant, Conditioner, Emollient, Occlusive

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, Halal, IECIC (China), Kosher, NaTrue, Organic Certified

Benefit Claims: Anti-Irritant, Conditioning, Creamy Texture, Emolliency, Excellent Crystallization Control, Excellent Stability, Light Feel, Moisturizing, Rich Feel, Smooth Texture, Smoothing, Softening, Texturizing

Synonyms: Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cropure Liquid Vegela, Shea butter, Shea fats, Shea oil, Shea olein

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
INCI Name
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Antioxidant,
Conditioner,
Emollient,
Occlusive
CAS No.
194043-92-0
EC No.
606-306-6
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Fats, Butters & Waxes

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Anti-Irritant,
Conditioning,
Creamy Texture,
Emolliency,
Excellent Crystallization Control,
Excellent Stability,
Light Feel,
Moisturizing,
Rich Feel,
Smooth Texture,
Smoothing,
Softening,
Texturizing
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Halal,
Kosher,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Organic,
Plant-Based,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,
Vegan
Key Features and Benefits
  • Lipex Shea is one of our climate-compensated shea products, which means we have calculated and offset emissions with Gold Standard and Fairtrade carbon credits generated by a FairClimate Fund cookstove project in Burkina Faso that funds climate action in the shea supply base and directly improves the lives of local communities.
  • The unique fatty acid composition of Lipex Shea gives high oxidative stability compared with standard refined shea butter.
  • The stable and rapid crystallization pattern enables almost unlimited levels of use in formulations without the signs of bloom formation typically associated with standard refined shea butter.
  • Rapid crystallization reduces the possibility of formulation instability and delivers smooth, soft formulation textures across a wide range of skin care applications.
  • Moisturizing and conditioning properties deliver softening and smoothing benefits to cosmetic formulations.
  • The high standards governing AAK raw materials guarantee a longer shelf-life than standard refined shea butter.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Baby Care,
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Nail Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format
Bar,
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Powder,
Rinse Off,
Roll On,
Serum,
Spray,
Stick,
Wipes
Baby Care Applications
Baby Lotion,
Baby Oil,
Baby Powder,
Baby Shampoo,
Baby Soap,
Baby Sunscreen,
Baby Wipes,
Cradle Cap Treatment,
Diaper Cream
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash,
Bubble Bath,
Foot Cleansers
Color Cosmetic Applications
BB Creams,
Blush,
CC Cream,
Concealer,
Eye Liner,
Eye Shadow,
Eyebrow Enhancers,
Face Powder,
Foundation,
Lip Care Products
Hair Care Applications
Anti-Dandruff Products,
Anti-Hair Loss Products,
Beard Oil,
Detanglers,
Hair Conditioner,
Hair Treatment & Repair
Other Beauty & Care Applications
Foot Cleansers
Skin Care Applications
After Shaves,
Anti-Aging Products,
Body Firming Lotion,
Body Oil,
Facial Cleanser,
Facial Moisturizer,
Foot Moisturizer
Sun Care Applications
After Sun Products,
Baby Sunscreen
Use Level
2 - 4% (Lip care), 1 - 10% (Lotions and creams), 1- 4% (Hair care)
Applications

LIPEX® Shea™ is especially produced for cosmetic and dermatological applications. LIPEX® Shea™ finds application in skin care formulations including skin care, hair care, baby care, color cosmetics.

Properties

Physical Form
Solid
Appearance
Off-white solid butter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color 5 1/4" Redmax. 2Lovibond Tintometer
Acid Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.201(m)
Peroxide Valuemax. 1meq/kgAOCS Cd 8b-90(m)
Iodine Value62 - 72WijsIUPAC 2.205
Unsaponifiables Content7%
Saponification Value183mgKOH/gIUPAC 2.202
Hydroxyl Value5mgKOH/gAOCS Cd 13-60(m)
Density (at 50°C)0.89g/cm3Electronic density meter
Slip Melting Point33°C
Refractive Index (at 60ºC)1.459Automatic Refractometer
Oil Stability Index (at 110°C)45hAOCS Cd 12b-92(m)
Solid Fat Content (at 35°C)20%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
COSMOS,
ECOCERT,
Halal,
IECIC (China),
Kosher,
NaTrue,
Organic Certified
Chemical Inventories
EINECS (EU)

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Information

LIPEX® Shea™ transitions to stable crystal form 4 x faster than standard refined shea butter

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Canada,
China (Mainland),
USA
Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA
Packaging Information
  • Cartons of 25 kg
  • Pallets of 32 x 25 kg
  • Drums 185 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage & Shelf Life

Storage

LIPEX® Shea™ should be stored in dark, dry and odor free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below.

Shelf life

When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is two years from the production date. Within this time LIPEX® Shea™ fulfills the shelf life specification.