Pentadesma butyracea seed butter (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 94349-99-2; Pentadesma butyracea butter

Definition
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Pentadesma butyracea Seed butter is the fatty oil from the seed of Pentadesma butyracea, the West African butter tree (see there) of the Clusiaceae family. The substance is used in cosmetic formulations. Pentadesma butyracea seed butter acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020