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PENTADESMA BUTYRACEA SEED BUTTER.

Valuable CAS 94349-99-2 / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentadesma Butyracea Seed Butter is a luxurious, plant-derived lipid renowned for its profound moisturizing and healing capabilities, often noted as being even more effective than shea butter. It melts into the skin to deliver a dry, silky finish while actively restoring the skin's barrier function and promoting overall skin health across all skin types.

Summary

Emollient Moisturizing Healing Anti-inflammatory Protective Skin Barrier Support Skin Regeneration Hyperpigmentation Reduction Analgesic

Science

Mechanism of Action

This butter acts as a multifaceted active, delivering moisturizing, healing, anti-inflammatory, and protective benefits. Its efficacy stems from a high concentration of stigmasterol (59-69%), a potent plant sterol that significantly contributes to its anti-inflammatory effects and aids in repairing various skin irritations. The butter is rich in essential fatty acids: oleic acid (51.21-51.31%), stearic acid (43.22-43.33%), and palmitic acid (2.91-3.07%). These fatty acids provide exceptional emollience, deeply nourish, and help to reconstruct the skin's lipid barrier, thereby reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and promoting regeneration. Stearic acid additionally aids in reducing hyperpigmentation and unifying skin tone, while oleic acid reinforces its anti-inflammatory actions.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Clinical observations suggest healing of skin irritations, including eczema, is aided by its high stigmasterol content.
  2. 02 The butter rejuvenates and protects the skin, assists in reducing the appearance of stretch marks, and accelerates healing of minor burns.
  3. 03 Provides protection from environmental damage such as wind and sun.
  4. 04 Deeply nourishes dry or cracked skin, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and promoting skin regeneration due to its richness in stearic and oleic acids.
  5. 05 Its high stearic acid content is associated with improving hyperpigmentation, diminishing dark spots, and promoting a more even skin tone.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The butter forms stable emulsions due to its uniform triglyceride composition and high oxidative stability. For optimal storage, it should be kept in closed original packaging, in a cool, dark place (preferably below 10 °C), and protected from humidity and strong oxidizing agents. Uncoated containers are not suitable.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

No specific CIR, SCCS, or FDA status has been identified. Generally considered non-irritating, it has no reported acute toxicity, skin irritation, eye irritation, or sensitization potential. EWG Skin Deep® lists it as 'Restricted' for EWG VERIFIED products without 'adequate substantiation,' which indicates a need for more data for their specific certification, not a general safety concern.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Pentadesma Butyracea Seed Butter is a highly valuable ingredient for its exceptional moisturizing, barrier-repairing, anti-inflammatory, and protective benefits, demonstrating suitability across all skin types with low irritancy and comedogenicity.

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