Typical Fatty Acid Profile
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 3% to 6.5%
C16:1 Palmitoleic Acid max 1.5%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 5% to 9%
C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 68% to 78%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 9% to 18%
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) max 0.5%
Saponification Value mgKOH / g 175-195
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Shea Butter Oil are:
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
To view more information, visit the Cosing Database here