OLVEA® Creamy Shea

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fatty Acids,

Plant Extracts

INCI Name

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Inflammatory,

Antioxidant,

Co-Emulsifier,

Revitalizing Agent

CAS No.

91080-23-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Skin Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Fats, Butters & Waxes

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Inflammatory,

Anti-Irritant,

Antioxidant Properties,

Emulsion Stabiliser,

Film Forming,

Hair Softening,

Improves Skin Elasticity,

Irritation Reduction,

Moisture Retention,

Moisturizing,

Nourishing,

Regenerating,

Revitalizing,

Softening,

Suitable for Sensitive Skin,

Suppleness

Labeling Claims

Credo Clean Standard,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based

Product Highlights

OLVEA® Creamy Shea is a co-emulsifier which helps achieve the perfect cocoon texture for cosmetic products. This emollient with co-emulsifying properties increases the potential of other emulsifiers and improves the stability of emulsions while having excellent nourishing and revitalizing properties. It leaves a soft and silky finish. Skin and hair are smoothed and conditioned. This Shea-based emollient improves the overall texture and appearance of skin and hair.

With its high content in unsaponifiable matter (triperpenic alcohols, phytosterol, kariten, etc.), OLVEA® Creamy Shea has considerable cosmetic properties.

The unsaponifiable of shea protects the skin against cellular oxidation. They restore the epidermic barrier so avoiding insensible loss in water. They fight against enzymes degrading proteins of the allowing skin one maintains some elasticity of this one. They are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties and suit sensitive skins and weakened.

OLVEA® Creamy Shea is similar to lanolin thanks to its texture and water binding, and with its unsaponifiable content helps to protect and improve the skin condition. It softens and calms irritated skin.

Main characteristics

• 100% Natural origin
• Co-emulsifier
• Emulsion stabilizer
• High moisturization

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene

Application Format

Balm,

Leave On,

Rinse Off,

Stick

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lip Balm,

Lipstick

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Shampoos & Rinses

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Soap

Skin Care Applications

Anti-Aging Products,

Make Up Remover

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products,

Sunscreen Lip Balm

Applications

Cosmetic use: All hair types, All skin types, Face care, Body care, Conditioner, Seasoning, Dry hair, Dull hair, Bath oils, Make-up, Massage, Dehydrated skin, Irritated skin, Mature skin, Dry skin, Sensitive skin, Dull skin, Anti-age products, Hair products, Bath products, Shaving products, Make-up removers, Sun care, Lipstick, Soap, Shampoo, Anti-age care, After sun care, Haire care, Lip care, Hand care, Nail care