Organic Kpangnan Butter

In practice

• This butter can be added as an ingredient in the oil phase of your cosmetic preparations for nourishing creams, balms, and sticks: from 1 to 90% for a balm and from 1 to 5% in an emulsion.

• In cold saponification: when combined with other oils and butters, Kpangnan butter is highly valued for adding hardness and richness to soaps.

Synergies

• For sensitive, tight skin: Spike Lavender, Roman Chamomile or Blue Cypress Essential Oils, Kiwi Carrier Oil

• For an oil-based treatment for sensitive skin: Calendula (CO₂ extract and infused oil)

• For a soothing massage balm for joint relief: Essential oils of Wintergreen and Lemon Eucalyptus, Andiroba Carrier Oil

In practice

• This butter can be added as an ingredient in the oil phase of your cosmetic preparations for hair creams (conditioners, masks) and hair balms.Apply your preparation to your hair, paying particular attention to the ends. Massage into the hair, then wrap it in a warm towel. If possible, leave it on overnight, then shampoo.

• You can also add it as an ingredient in the oil phase of your hair repair preparations, to be used in case of hair damage (beach, salt, frequent washing, etc.).

Synergies

• Products for curly or frizzy hair: Yangu and Kukui Carrier Oils

• To coat and protect hair and make it shiny: Ceramides, Phytokeratin, Silk Proteins (in emulsion)

• To improve hair's appearance and regenerate the scalp: Ylang-Ylang and Geranium Essential Oils

Zero waste promotion: minimum use-by date June 2026

Cultivation

Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com

Quality

100% pure and natural raw butter

Production process

First cold-pressed, without refining, deodorising or chemical treatment

Part of the plant used

Seeds (nuts)

Botanical name

Pentadesma butyracea

Botanical family

Clusiaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: solid butter at room temperature, liquid oil above 35°C

• Colour: off-white

• Odour: neutral to very light

• Feel: soft to medium-hard depending on temperature, similar to shea butter, with a rich, soft texture

Density

0.90-0.94 (density corresponds to density at 20°C)

Melting point

35°C

Saponification index

191

Store in a dry place away from heat and light.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

Supplier documentation

Characterization of Pentadesma butyracea sabine Butters of Different Production Regions in Benin,</i> Fidèle P. Tchobo, Armand K. Natta, Bruno Barea, Nathalie Barouh, Georges Piombo, Michel Pina, Pierre Villeneuve, Mohamed M. Soumanou and Dominique C. K. Sohounhloue, J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. <b>2007</b>, 84 (8), 755-760.

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