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POTASSIUM SHEA BUTTERATE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Potassium Shea Butterate is a potassium salt derived from the fatty acids of shea butter, primarily functioning as a gentle cleansing surfactant. It effectively cleanses skin by reducing surface tension, allowing for the removal of impurities.

Summary

Cleansing Surfactant - Cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient acts as a cleansing surfactant by lowering the surface tension of liquids, facilitating the mixing of oil and water to efficiently wash away dirt and impurities. While its main role is cleansing, the shea butter component from which it is derived contributes antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin barrier-enhancing benefits due to its unique phenolic compounds and fatty acid profile.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

While Potassium Shea Butterate has not been individually reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel, related shea-derived ingredients like Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Extract have been found non-irritating and non-sensitizing in human studies (up to 100% for butter, up to 5% for extract). The U.S. EPA also reports low acute toxicity and no dermal sensitization for similar 'soap salts' or fatty acids.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Potassium Shea Butterate is a valuable cleansing surfactant, offering gentle yet effective purification across all skin types, with potential ancillary benefits from its shea butter origin.

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