!Use with awareness
In our reference data, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).
What it is
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil is the oil fraction derived from shea (Butyrospermum parkii) seeds, valued for its emollient and occlusive properties. It is rich in fatty acids and unsaponifiables that help soften skin and reinforce the skin barrier.
🍄 Fungal-acne trigger
Side effects reported in research
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|
| Pore-clogging / comedogenic reactions | Uncommon | Occasional breakouts in acne-prone individuals due to occlusive richness. |
| Allergic contact dermatitis | Rare | Reported sensitivity is low; tree-nut allergy cross-reactivity is theoretically possible but rarely documented. |
| Skin irritation or redness | Rare | Mild irritation possible, more often linked to impurities or other formulation components. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.
From published literature
Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.
- A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
- An assessment of the carcinogenic potential of shea oleine in the rat Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association · 2001
- Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial Lasers in medical science · 2025
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