Illipe butter

Illipe Butter is a plant-based butter obtained from the seeds of the Shorea stenoptera tree, which originates from Southeast Asia, especially Borneo. In cosmetic practice it is generally a fat obtained by pressing the seeds , subsequently often refined for more stable colour, lower aroma and easier processing in formulations. Thanks to its naturally high content of saturated fatty acids, Illipe Butter has a firmer consistency , a higher melting point and is popular wherever a denser texture, good shape stability and a pleasant protective film on skin and hair are required. In formulations it is often compared to cocoa butter, but is appreciated especially for its firm yet still well spreadable character , which helps create compact balms, sticks, body butters and protective emulsions. Key benefits Softening and emollient effect for dry, rough and stressed skin. Reinforces the texture of balms, ointments, sticks and solid anhydrous products. Creates a protective film that helps limit excessive moisture loss from the skin. Supports a creamy glide and a richer sensorial profile in formulations. Suitable for use in products where higher thermal stability than with softer plant butters is desired. Helps improve the strength and cohesion of soaps, lip balms and massage bars. Suitable for products such as lip balms and protective sticks body butters and nourishing creams hand and foot creams after-sun products and protective emulsions massage bars and solid body balms cold-process and hot-process soaps hair balms, masks and nourishing end serums Use in formulation Commonly used at