LIPEX® Shea

Lipex Shea is a climate-compensated, optimized pure shea butter with a superior crystallization profile and high oxidative stability. It is suitable for use in a wide range of skincare applications.

Fact file

Appearance: off-white solid butter
Unsaponifiables: 7%
Slip melting point: 33°C
Solid fat content at 35°C: 20%
OSI: 45h, 110°C
Recommended applications: skin care, lip care
Typical use concentrations: 1–10% for lotions and creams, 2–4% for lip care
Recommended partner products: LIPEX® PreAct™, LIPEX® Bassol C™, LIPEX® SheaLiquid TR™, LIPEX® SheaSolve™, LIPEX® SheaSoft TR™, LIPEX® L’sens™

Features and benefits

The unique fatty acid composition of Lipex Shea gives high oxidative stability compared with standard refined shea butter.
The stable and rapid crystallization pattern enables almost unlimited levels of use in formulations without the signs of bloom formation typically associated with standard refined shea butter.
Rapid crystallization reduces the possibility of formulation instability and delivers smooth, soft formulation textures across a wide range of skin care applications.
Moisturizing and conditioning properties deliver softening and smoothing benefits to cosmetic formulations.
The high standards governing AAK raw materials guarantee a longer shelf-life than standard refined shea butter.
Lipex Shea is one of our climate-compensated shea products, which means we have calculated and offset emissions with Gold Standard and Fairtrade carbon credits generated by a FairClimate Fund cookstove project in Burkina Faso that funds climate action in the shea supply base and directly improves the lives of local communities.

Optimized crystallization video explanation

LIPEX® Shea

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Features and benefits

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