Butter Extract

Butter Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 69 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameBUTTER EXTRACT
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number-
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies69 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches6,600

Used in

Makeup Removers 20%Body Washes 10%Conditioners 10%Face Cleansers 10%General Moisturizers 10%Leave-in Treatments 10%

Frequently asked

What does Butter Extract do in skincare?
Butter Extract functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Butter Extract allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Butter Extract?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (20% of its uses).

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