SMA'RT® Shea Butter

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Inflammatory,

Antioxidant,

Conditioner,

Moisturizing Agent

CAS No.

194043-92-0

EC No.

293-515-7

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Skin Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Fats, Butters & Waxes

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Inflammatory,

Antioxidant Properties,

Moisturizing,

Non-Comedogenic,

Repairing,

Revitalizing,

Skin Conditioning,

Smoothing,

Softening,

Tewl Reduction,

UV Protection

Labeling Claims

BSE-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

GMO-free,

Not Tested on Animals,

Pesticide-free,

Sustainable,

TSE-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Highlights

• SMA’RT Shea Butter is obtained from the African shea tree, Vitellaria paradoxa. It has an ivory, creamy color and contains a slightly nutty aroma. SMA’RT Shea Butter is soft, pliable, and melts on the skin. The butter is rich in several saturated fatty acids including oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, arachidic acid and palmitic acid.
• The caffeic acid in SMA’RT Shea Butter provides slight UV protection and enhances sunscreen products. Shea butter has significant levels of vitamins E and A, which adds to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It's ideal for anti-acne products due to its non-comedogenic qualities.
• SMA’RT Shea Butter is widely used in the cosmetic industry due to its superior action in reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), resulting in revitalized skin.

Key Attributes

• Soften and Smoothes the skin
• Rich in Vitamin A & E
• Moisturization
• Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant
• Enhances UV Protection

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care,

Treatment Products

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Other Personal Hygiene Applications

Application Format

Balm,

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Oil,

Rinse Off,

Stick

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lip Balm,

Lipstick

Hair Care Applications

Shaving Products

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hair Removal Products

Skin Care Applications

Hand Cream,

Massage Products,

Moisturizers

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Treatment Product Applications

Acne Treatments

Use Level

3 - 100%

Applications

Skin Care

• Sun Care and After Sun Products
• Hand and Body Lotions
• Facial Moisturizers
• Shaving/Depilatory Preparations
• Ointments/Balms
• Bath Oils
• Lip Balms/Lipsticks

O.T.C. Pharmaceuticals

• Topical Analgesics/Anesthetics
• Hydrocortisone Creams
• First Aid Creams
• Rubs and Liniments

Applications

• Skin Care Products
• Body Creams
• Massage Creams
• Lip Balms
• Color Cosmetics
• Body Wash
• Hair Products

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Appearance

Solid butter

Odor

Characteristic

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Iodine Value	52 - 68	gl₂/100g	—
Peroxide Value	max. 10	%	—
Acid Value	max. 0.50	mg KOH/gm	—

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (at 40°C)	1.460 - 1.475	—	—

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Unsaponifiable Matter	min. 4	%	—
Melting Point	34 - 44	°C	—
Water Content	max. 0.10	%	—
Color	max. 2.0 Red, min. 20.0 Yellow	—	Lovibond

Technical Details & Test Data

Process Flow Chart

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons,

Drums

Packaging Information

55 lb. cartons, 397 lb. drums

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 Years

Storage Conditions

This is a natural product; may darken with age. Store in cool, dry placeat a temperature below 18°C.