What are Cosmetic Butters?

Natural cosmetic butters are derived from the extracts of numerous natural sources including seeds/kernels, beans, and nuts. These ideal softeners are composed of varying amounts of active ingredients, essential Fatty Acids, Vitamins, Proteins, Minerals, Antioxidants, Polyphenols, Phytosterols, and Tocopherol.

They can be spread to the preferred area directly or after being blended into the spa, cosmetic, aromatherapy or massage formulations, such as lotions, creams, soaps, lip balms, or salves, among other natural products to which they can be added.

Its aroma, method of extraction, consistency and rate of absorption, natural fatty acids and tocopherols, and sun protection factor (SPF), among other characteristics, can determine the quality of butter. When added to natural product formulations and emulsions, they are known to contribute viscosity, stability, and sometimes hardness.

The benefits of cosmetic butters

Depending on the raw materials used, different kinds of cosmetic butters can provide multiple benefits to the skin (e.g., face, neck, lips, and body), hair or nails.

Butters melt on contact with body heat, adding additional softness and smoothness to skin and hair to relieve dryness, roughness, breakage, and irritation.

With moisturizing, nourishing, repairing and soothing properties, butters strengthen the skin’s hydrolipidic film and improve its elasticity. They also protect the skin from external stressors and help fight against ageing.

Thus, cosmetic butters reveal specific activities through their unique anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturizing, and antioxidant properties.

Some kind of important cosmetic butters include:

• Aloe Vera Butter
• Almond butter
• Argan Butter
• Avocado butter
• Carrot Butter
• Cocoa butter
• Coffee butter
• Mango butter
• Macadamia butter
• Palm butter
• Pine nut butter
• Rosehip butter
• Shea butter
• Walnut Butter