Baobab Butter

INCI - Adansonia Digitata Seed Butter.

What is it - Baobab butter is derived from the seeds of the Baobab tree native to parts of Africa. Baobab butter is a nourishing and moisturising butter known for its high content of essential fatty acids (such as omega-3, omega-6) and vitamins (including vitamins A, D, and E). It is used in products to hydrate, soften, and repairthe skin, making it especially beneficial for dry, damaged, or mature skin. Baobab butter is often found in moisturisers, body butters, hair conditioners, lip balms, and anti-aging products, where it helps to improve skin elasticity and provide long-lasting hydration.

pH - N/A.

Formulas used in - lip balms, body butters, moisturisers, hair conditioners, facial creams, hand creams, shaving creams, soaps, anti-aging products, sun care products.

Formulation notes - Boabob butter can be used in its raw form on the skin. Boabob butter can come refined or unrefined. Refined is softer, paler in colour and easier to work with. Unrefined boabob butter retains more nutrients however has a stronger odour, is harder and less pliable than refined boabob butter. Do not use over 10% butters in your formulas otherwise you will have stability issues. Boabob butter starts to melt at 30°C if you use over 10% the viscosity of your product will drop in hot climates.

Odour - Mild lightly nutty or earthy odour.

Form - Solid butter.

Heat sensitivity - Melting point between 30–35°C.

Solubility - Oil soluble.

Natural / synthetic status - Natural.

Contraindications - Boabob butter is generally safe for most skin types. Those with allergies should heed caution. Always do a patch test when using new ingredients.