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Shea Butter Glycerides
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
This ingredient is comprised of the glycerides from shea butter. It has similar properties to shea butter but made to have low odor.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is less greasy than shea butter. It is also often used as an emulsifier, or an ingredient that helps keep other ingredients together.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
See all 24 products with Shea Butter Glycerides
Users who like it
24%
Users who avoid it
76%
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Shea Butter Glycerides
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
86584
INCI Name
SHEA BUTTER GLYCERIDES
EC #
 -
All Functions
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
