Shea Butter Best Antioxidant Anti-Ageing Hydration Soothing Shea Butter description Also listed by its Latin name of Butyrospermum parkii, this plant lipid, extracted from the karite tree is used as an emollient in cosmetics and has smoothing properties for dry skin. Shea butter doesn’t just have a rich texture; it’s also a rich source of antioxidants, including quercetin, epicatechin gallate, gallocatechin, epigallocatechin, as well as skin-replenishing fatty acids (stearic and linoleic). It is an excellent ingredient to see in products designed to improve dry skin. Related ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Unsaponifiables Butyrospermum Fruit