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Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit

What Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit is & what it does

A rich, fatty butter loaded with nourishing lipids and vitamins that deeply soften skin and reinforce the barrier. It soothes dryness and gives a creamy, protective feel, though it can feel heavy on oily skin.

What is Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit and what does it do in sunscreen?

Butyrospermum Parkii is shea, and this ingredient is the rich, fatty butter pressed from its fruit. It is loaded with nourishing lipids and vitamins that deeply soften the skin and reinforce the barrier, giving a creamy, protective feel. It soothes dryness well, though it can feel heavy on oily skin, so it is more at home in richer, comforting formulas.

Is Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit (shea) safe?

Yes. Shea butter is a long-established, naturally derived plant ingredient that is well tolerated and often chosen for dry and sensitive skin. It works as an emollient and occlusive on the skin surface, and reactions are uncommon.

Does Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit (shea) clog pores?

It is usually considered low to moderate on the comedogenicity scale, so it is not a strong pore-clogger for most people, but it is a rich, heavy butter. Drier skin tends to love it, while very oily or breakout-prone skin may find it too occlusive. If your skin clogs easily, look at how high shea sits on the ingredient list.

Does Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit (shea) feed fungal acne (malassezia)?

Yes, it is a potential trigger, so people who specifically manage fungal acne may prefer to avoid it. Shea is a fatty plant butter, and the Malassezia yeast behind fungal acne can feed on its fatty acids. This is one narrow concern for fungal-acne-prone skin only and not a general safety issue: for everyone else, shea butter is a nourishing, well-tolerated emollient.

Is Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit (shea) vegan and natural?

Yes. Shea butter is extracted from the fruit of the shea tree, making it a plant-based, naturally derived ingredient suitable for vegan formulas. It is one of the more recognisable natural butters used in skincare.

Sunscreens with Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit

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