Isopropyl Shea Butterate
Isopropyl Shea Butterate
ISO
8/10
Concern level
High concern
A shea-butter-derived emollient ester made from shea fatty acids and isopropyl alcohol. It is used to improve slip, spreadability, and a lightweight silky afterfeel while helping soften and condition skin. Compared with raw shea butter, it is typically less heavy and less greasy in finished formulas.
Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
MoisturizingImproves TextureSupports Barrier Function
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.50% - 10.00%CAS Number: 1456887-14-1
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin8/10
oily skin7/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin8/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No specific ingredient incompatibilities are well established, Formulation performance may be reduced by excessive load of heavy occlusives or waxes in acne-prone products
Risks & Warnings
Generally low risk. Potential concerns are mild skin irritation in very sensitive users or breakouts in formulas that also contain heavier comedogenic oils. As an ester/emollient, it is not a treatment active and has no meaningful pH-dependent performance requirements.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
