Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Ethyl Esters
A lighter derivative of shea butter made by esterification with ethanol, providing emollient skin conditioning without the heavy feel of raw shea butter.
Also known as: shea butter ethyl esters, butyrospermum parkii butter ethyl esters, shea ethyl esters
Benefits
- ✓moisturizing and softening without greasiness
- ✓lightweight emollient for skin conditioning
- ✓derived from shea butter for barrier support
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A lighter derivative of shea butter made by esterification with ethanol, providing emollient skin conditioning without the heavy feel of raw shea butter. As a emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for moisturizing and softening without greasiness, lightweight emollient for skin conditioning, and derived from shea butter for barrier support.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
Common questions
What does Shea Butter Ethyl Esters do for skin?
A lighter derivative of shea butter made by esterification with ethanol, providing emollient skin conditioning without the heavy feel of raw shea butter. As a emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for moisturizing and softening without greasiness, lightweight emollient for skin conditioning, and derived from shea butter for barrier support.
How do I use Shea Butter Ethyl Esters in my skincare routine?
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
Is Shea Butter Ethyl Esters suitable for sensitive skin?
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
Products with Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Serum
Eye Cream
Eye Cream
Moisturizer
Balm
Balm