Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil
Oil CG-friendly Tree-nut derived
The liquid portion of shea butter. Softer and lighter than the butter; comes from the shea tree nut.
How our checker rates it
| Mode | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Girl | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
| Relaxed hair | Good | Softens and helps seal in moisture. |
| Low porosity | Good | Lighter oil — less likely to weigh hair down. |
| Protein-sensitive | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
Ratings assume it is listed near the top of the label. After the first preservative or fragrance (likely 1% or less) most cautions soften.
What oil ingredients do
Plant and synthetic oils that soften, add shine and slow moisture loss. Some (like coconut) can enter the hair shaft; most coat the surface.
It comes from a tree nut. If you have a nut allergy, check with your doctor before using products that contain it.
Also listed as
- shea oil
- shea nut oil
- shea olein
- liquid shea
Similar ingredients
Sources
Last data update:
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). Ingredient safety assessments. Safety assessments for cosmetic ingredients cited on ingredient pages.
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