Surfactant

Shea Butter

Shea Butter is an emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin by forming a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

Shea Butter is an emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin by forming a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.