3.5 oz (100 g)
Description: Plant fat of the nuts of the African Karite tree (ambuk butter), 100% organic, contains allantoin, vitamin A & E, and many cinnamic & unsaponifiable lipids (e.g. stearic & oleic acids) for a potent moisturizing effect. Off-white to grey solid fat, no or faint odor. Soluble in alcohol or oils, insoluble in water. CAS# 91080-23-8.
INCI Name: Butyrospermum parkii.
Properties: Potent moisturizer & emollient, provides ultimum skin care protection (also partly against UV radiation), anti-inflammatory & soothing properties (heals minor wounds & irritated skin), anti-aging effects.
Use: Warm to melt before use, add to fatty phase of formula, usual concentrations 3 - 100 % (can be used pure).
Applications: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, facial moisturizers, body butter, ointments.