Why It's Special
Shea Butter Surfactant is proof of the synergistic benefits of combining nature and science.
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Shea Butter Surfactant
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INCI
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
What It Does
Create ultra-rich, hydrating cleansers with our Shea Butter Surfactant. Use this in your cleansers to increase mildness, produce stable flash foam, and increase the thickness of your cleanser (when used with other surfactants that can be thickened with salt). Because Shea Butter Surfactant is considered an amphoteric surfactant and derived from shea butter, it will leave skin that feels hydrated and conditioned, not stripped clean. Other great things we love about our Shea Butter Surfactant:
- It can be used as a sole surfactant for baby and children's products.
- Great for non-rinse facial products like micellar cleansers.
- Preservative free
- Creates clear products
How It's Made
Shea butter undergoes two short chemical reactions to turn its lipids into a positively and negatively charged surfactant, shea butter betaine.
Certifications
Vegan
Gluten Free
Non GMO
Made With Science
People and Planet
INCI
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
Composition
| Water Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine Benzoic Acid Hexylene Glycol Sodium Citrate |
60.6 - 64.6% 34.0 - 38.0% 0.3% 0.6% 0.5% |
People and Planet
Readily Biodegradable
Global Shea Alliance-sourced Shea Butter
Geographical Origin
| Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine Benzoic Acid Hexylene Glycol Sodium Citrate |
USA Estonia USA Israel |
Ingredient Origin
Plant, Synthetic
Function
Cleansing agent
Types of Formulas
Shampoos, Facial Cleansers, Body Washes, Hand Washes - Rinse off products only
Use Level
Products For Skin: 1 - 25%
Products For Hair: 1 - 10%
Optimum pH of formulations
4 - 8
Color / Odor / Appearance
Light Yellow / Odorless to Fatty / Viscous Liquid
Solubility
Water
Percent Active
34 - 38%
NaCl Content - Max 6%
Natural Index ISO 16128
Natural Origin .66
Storage
Store in closed container in a dark, cool place.
Shelf Life
See retest date on Certificate of Analysis.
Warning
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Shipping Restrictions
None
Regulatory Documents
Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 23D288
Sold in ounces by weight. See our Terms for full warranties on safety & regulatory.
Packaging Type
| 4 oz 8 oz 16 oz 4 lb 9 lb 25 lb |
Aluminum Bottle and Lid Aluminum Bottle and Lid Aluminum Bottle and Lid Polyethylene F-Style Jug HDPE Jerry Can HDPE Jerry Can |
Made With Science
Harvested & Processed
Shea butter kernels are collected, processed, and refined to produce shea butter.
Organic Synthesis
Shea butter undergoes two short chemical reactions to turn its lipids into a cleansing molecule with both + and - charges.
Make It Yours
Hydrating Micellar Water
Low levels of cleansing agents are key when formulating a micellar cleanser. Organic Glycerin and Shea Butter Surfactant gently cleanse and leave the skin feeling soft and supple.
Supplies
Formula
Directions
Product Labeling
Disclaimer
Mixing Bowl
Scale
4 oz. Bottle
Skill Level: Easy
Makes 100 grams or 3.5 ounces.
| INGREDIENT | FORMULA | WEIGHT | |
| 1 | Distilled or Deionized Water | 93.0% | 93.0 g |
| 2 | Organic Glycerin | 2.0% | 2.0 g |
| 3 | Shea Butter Surfactant | 4.0% | 4.0 g |
| 4 | Preservative PE | 1.0% | 1.0 g |
| TOTAL | 100% | 100.0 g |
Ensure all equipment is clean and sterilized.
Add distilled or deionized water to mixing bowl. Stir in Ingredient 2, gently. Add Ingredient 3 slowly, trying to avoid aeration. Once mixed in, add Ingredient 4, stirring slowly until it looks homogenous. Pour into a container.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
This recipe is only a representative formulation to serve as an example of how these ingredients can be used. It is not a commercial product. Please conduct own testing as this formulation has not been subjected to testing for either performance, efficacy or safety.
Before handling ingredients, read all product information and safety data sheets for the ingredients to understand any handling instructions, safety precautions, and disposal instructions.