SPF Scout · Ingredient

Butyrospermum Parkii Oil

Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

CAS 91080-23-8

What this ingredient generally does

A shea oil that conditions the skin and works as an emollient. That means it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling supple.

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