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Bassia latifolia seed butter
AKA “Mahua Butter, Bassia Latifolia Butter, Madhuca Butter”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Bassia latifolia seed butter
AKA: Mahua Butter, Bassia Latifolia Butter, Madhuca Butter
Butter · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Bassia Latifolia Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Bassia latifolia, Chenopodiaceae
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Shea butter relative traditionally used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and African skincare for moisturizing and healing skin. Known for high fat content and traditional use in body butter preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR