Mafura Butter 25 g

Mafura Butter 25 g: product Overview and Specification Snapshot

Mafura Butter delivers a rich, emollient texture ideal for cosmetic formulations aimed at mature, dry and tired skin. This butter appears as an oily mass with a characteristic mild aroma and carries the INCI name Trichilia emetica. It offers reliable performance in skin-care products where softening and moisture retention are priorities. The Butters category on our site provides additional context on similar ingredients for formulators comparing options.

Origin, Sourcing and Grade

Produced in Zimbabwe, Mafura Butter is obtained from the seeds of Trichilia emetica through conventional pressing methods. The material is supplied as a cosmetic-grade butter suitable for both retail packs and larger wholesale volumes. Sourcing focuses on consistent quality to meet the needs of cosmetic labs and manufacturers working with cosmetic butters wholesale quantities.

Functional Performance in Formulations

In cosmetic applications Mafura Butter contributes to a smooth, conditioned skin feel. It helps reduce the sensation of dryness and supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier during daily care routines. Formulators often combine it with other butters such as shea butter bulk, cocoa butter or mango butter to adjust texture and melting behaviour. The ingredient integrates well in emulsions and anhydrous blends intended for face and body care.

Formulation Guidelines

Recommended usage levels range from 1 % to 30 % depending on the desired richness of the final product; it may also be applied neat. The butter is added during the oil phase and melts readily at typical processing temperatures. Its melting point aligns with common requirements when blending with ingredients that have defined thermal profiles, ensuring stable textures in finished creams and balms.

Quality Control and Documentation

Each batch undergoes standard identity and purity checks before release. Storage in a cool, dark place inside a tightly closed container helps maintain product integrity until the best-before date of 10.2028.

Packaging Options and Lot Consistency

Mafura Butter 25 g is packed in transport-grade containers that protect the material during shipping and storage. Larger pack sizes, such as the Mafura Butter 1 kg, are available for scale-up trials. Lot-to-lot consistency is monitored to support reproducible results in both pilot and production batches. New product introductions and updated specifications can be tracked via the section.

FAQ

What fatty acid profile does Mafura Butter exhibit and how does this affect oxidative stability?

The butter contains a balanced mix of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids that supports good oxidative stability under proper storage conditions, allowing formulators to create products with extended shelf life.

How does Mafura Butter perform when combined with other oils or active ingredients?

It blends readily with a wide range of plant oils and butters, contributing emolliency without interfering with the activity of added cosmetic ingredients in emulsions or anhydrous systems.

What is the comedogenic rating of Mafura Butter as a general guide for formulators?

As a rough guide the butter is considered low to moderate on the comedogenic scale, making it suitable for many leave-on face and body products where a non-greasy after-feel is desired.

At what percentage and in which phase should Mafura Butter be incorporated?

Use levels of 1-30 % are typical; the butter is introduced during the oil phase and can be applied neat for intensive skin-care treatments.