Pentadesma butyracea seed butter (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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

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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

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer