Shea Butter Certified Organic
Vitellaria paradoxa (syn. Butyrospermum parkii)
A certified organic shea butter from the nut kernels of the shea tree. It brings a creamy, protective and conditioning feel to balms and butters. A certified organic plant butter for creamy comfort and protective dry-skin care.
Skin benefits
Skin comfort
Helps soften dry, rough or tight-feeling skin with a rich cushiony texture.
Formula structure
Adds structure and body to waterless balms, butters and barrier-style products.
Botanical purpose
Format offers a milder aroma while retaining the butter’s useful emollient role.
Botanical field note
Research and evidence
We do not choose ingredients because they sound natural. We look at supplier quality, formulation role and available research before an ingredient earns a place in a Skin Botanist formula. For customers who want to go deeper, the reputable research papers and source notes we have reviewed are listed below.
Preclinical anti-inflammatory evidence and clinical/emollient use in atopic dermatitis formulas. Strongest role is as a rich emollient and occlusive butter. In Skin Botanist formulas, this supports the role: Nourishes very dry skin; helps reduce moisture loss.
Chosen because it is one of the most useful plant butters for simple, waterless skincare. It gives Skin Botanist products body, glide and a protective finish. Certified Organic; firm solid butter. Patch test before use. Avoid if you have a known sensitivity to shea-derived ingredients.
Questions customers ask
What is Shea Butter Certified Organic?
Shea Butter Certified Organic is a botanical ingredient used in skincare for its conditioning feel and practical role in oil-based formulas. Its botanical name is Vitellaria paradoxa (syn. Butyrospermum parkii).
How is Shea Butter Certified Organic used in skincare?
Shea Butter Certified Organic is selected for a clear formula role, whether that is skin-conditioning, structure, glide, aroma or antioxidant support.
Why does Skin Botanist use it?
We choose ingredients for supplier quality, formulation purpose and available research. Shea Butter Certified Organic gives formulas an elegant, recognisable botanical base with a clear skin-conditioning role.
Is there anything to be aware of?
Patch test before use, especially on sensitive skin. If you have a known allergy or sensitivity to this ingredient family, avoid use.
