SHEA BUTTER EXTRACT ENRICHED WITH
UNSAPONIFIABLE DETRITERPENE. The invention relates to a
shea butter extract characterized in that it has an
unsaponifiable content greater than or equal to 85% (w / w) by weight of
unsaponifiable matter relative to the total weight of the extract and a relative triterpenic
alcohol content less than or equal to 20% (w / w) by weight of triterpenic alcohols relative to the total weight of
unsaponifiable matter, and to the method for obtaining it. It also relates to a composition comprising a
shea butter extract according to any one of the preceding claims. Said composition being a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, particularly a dermatological one, characterized in that it comprises, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a
shea butter extract according to the invention.Finally, it concerns the use of said shea butter extract as substitutes and / or equivalents for fossil-derived paraffins and / or natural waxes, particularly
beeswax,
carnauba wax and / or
candelilla wax, especially in the fields of coatings, inks, varnishes, papers, cardboards, adhesives, candles, plastics, rubbers,
food products,
cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.