Elaeis guineensis (Palm) butter
AKA “Palm Butter”
Fatty Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Elaeis guineensis (Palm) butter
AKA: Palm Butter
Fatty Acid · Conditioning | Emollient | Thickener · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Fatty Acid
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8002-75-3
Form
Wax
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to West Africa, Southeast Asia. Derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) native to West Africa and Southeast Asia. Extracted through cold pressing or expeller pressing of the fruit pulp to obtain the butter.
Plant Source
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Function
Conditioning | Emollient | Thickener
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from African oil palm, used for millennia in West and Central African traditional medicine and skincare. Historically valued for its emollient properties and use in treating skin conditions and general skin maintenance.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR