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SHEABUTTERS USES AND CONCENTRATIONS

SHEABUTTER is used as a fatten agent in cosmetic products, as well as topical ointments, creams and lotions. Because of its high content of unsaponifiables, it is mostly appreciated for facial, hand and body care products, giving a very pleasant smooth feeling to the skin. Also recommended for lipstick, make-up, sunscreen formulations and preparations for sensitive skins, due to his anti-inflammatory qualities. Shea Butter may also be used in hydrophobic (oil based) products, or in the oil phase of formulations for cosmetics, toiletries including soap industries and O.T.C. pharmaceutical preparations.

Among many applications and types of products, SHEABUTTERS may be included in :

SKIN CARE	O.T.C. PHARMACEUTICALS
Sun Care and After Sun Products	Topical Analgesics and Anesthetics
Hand and Body Lotions (Oil Phase)	Hydrocortisone Creams
Shaving and Depilatory Preparations	First Aid Creams
Glamour Cosmetics (Hydrophobic)	Anti-Acne Preparations
Bath Oil	Rubs, liniments and Ointments
Facial Moisturizers

SPORT	INTERNAL AND ORAL APPLICATIONS
Athletes and Sportsmen Cream	Lips Balms and Lipsticks
Body Butter	Oral Ointments

WHAT CONCENTRATION TO USE ?

Depending upon the formulation and budget, one will most likely want to choose a level which will take into consideration the cost-effect and the efficiency in the formulated product.

Two options :

- You are searching a better marketing labelisation with Shea Butter effect use below 5%.

- You want the product to perform better due to Shea Butter in the formulation, use 10% and more.

SKIN CARE

O.T.C. PHARMACEUTICALS

SPORT

INTERNAL AND ORAL APPLICATIONS

WHAT CONCENTRATION TO USE ?