Name: Palmer's Shea Butter Formula
Brand: Arnold Palmer
SKU: 49155
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Palmer's Shea Butter Formula

ET Browne Drug Company

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

18

What's inside

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

High omega-6 content, oxidation instability, potential for rancidity if improperly stored

Glycine soja (Soybean) Oil

High omega-6 fatty acid content, oxidative instability, potential endocrine effects due to isoflavones in unrefined forms, possible hexane solvent residues in refined oil

Sodium Hydroxide

Severe skin irritation, chemical burns, eye damage, respiratory irritation if inhaled as dust or mist

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential allergenicity, IFRA restrictions

Benzyl Salicylate

Skin sensitization, mild skin irritation, potential phototoxicity, allergic contact dermatitis

Hexyl Cinnamal

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, eye irritation, potential respiratory sensitization

Linalool

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, mild skin irritation at higher concentrations, potential respiratory sensitization

Citral

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, mild eye irritation

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis

Amyl Cinnamal

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, potential respiratory sensitization

Isoeugenol

Potential allergen, possible skin sensitizer, rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions, possible genotoxic effects at high doses in animal studies

Benzyl Cinnamate

Fragrance allergen, skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, potential irritation, cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to Peru balsam

Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract

Allergic contact dermatitis, skin sensitization, photosensitivity

Evernia Furfuracea (Tree Moss) Extract

Potential allergic reactions or skin irritation in sensitive individuals, lack of established safety data for ingestion

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Allergenic potential, skin irritation, restrictions in the EU

Disodium EDTA

Potential mild skin irritation, environmental persistence, limited oral bioavailability

Potassium sorbate

Irritant at high concentrations, possible sensitizer in topical use, mild mucous membrane irritation

Triethanolamine

Skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential nitrosamine formation with secondary amines, respiratory irritation on inhalation of aerosols

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier, moisturizer, skin conditioning agent

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent, texture stabilizer, surfactant, energy source in diet

Hydroxycitronellal

Fragrance component, enhances scent profiles

Farnesol

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, potential anticancer properties

Sodium lactate

Acidity regulation, moisture retention, preservative effect

Sodium citrate

Effective pH buffer, improves cleaning efficiency by chelating metal ions, biodegradable, generally recognized as safe

Sodium Gluconate

Chelating agent improves stability of metal ions, prevents discoloration and spoilage, enhances product shelf-life

Sodium Ascorbate

Antioxidant preservation, enhances shelf life, vitamin C source

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Moisturizing, skin barrier support, emollient properties

Cetearyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning agent, stabilizes emulsions, enhances texture

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient properties, solvent for active ingredients, improves skin feel, enhances ingredient penetration

PEG-40 Stearate (Polyoxyethylene (40) Stearate, E431)

Effective emulsifier and solubilizer, enhances formulation stability

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Moisturizing emollient, stable fat source in foods, contains antioxidants such as polyphenols

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Limonene

Natural fragrance, pleasant citrus scent, solvent properties aiding in grease removal

Geraniol

Pleasant rose-like fragrance, natural origin, potential antimicrobial properties

Eugenol

Antimicrobial properties, pleasant clove-like fragrance

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, protects lipids from oxidation, supports product stability

Ascorbic Acid

Improves dough elasticity, enhances bread volume and texture, antioxidant properties during baking

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A activity supporting vision, skin health support as antioxidant

Squalane

Emollient moisturizing agent, improves skin hydration, enhances skin barrier function

Sodium PCA

Moisture retention, skin hydration (cosmetic use only)

Sodium Phytate

Antioxidant properties, may have anticancer effects, natural preservative, may reduce glycemic response

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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