Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil is the liquid oil fraction obtained from shea nuts, used as an emollient; distinct from solid Shea Butter already in the KB.
Also known as: Shea Oil
Benefits
- ✓Fatty-acid-rich liquid oil pressed/refined from shea nuts; softens and conditions skin
- ✓Lighter texture than solid Shea Butter, absorbs more readily
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
In depth
What it does
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil is the liquid oil fraction obtained from shea nuts, used as an emollient; distinct from solid Shea Butter already in the KB. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for fatty-acid-rich liquid oil pressed/refined from shea nuts; softens and conditions skin and lighter texture than solid shea butter, absorbs more readily.
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 ingredients work well with Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil?
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil pairs particularly well with Shea Butter. These combinations are generally considered synergistic — they complement each other's effects without interfering or causing irritation.