emollients

Beurre anhydre en poudre (Anhydrous Butter Powder)

Beurre anhydre en poudre

emollientconditioningskin protectantviscosity modifier

INCI Name

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Functions

4 Roles

Sustainability

5/10

Category

emollients

What It Does

Beurre anhydre en poudre (Anhydrous Butter Powder) is a spray-dried or encapsulated form of anhydrous butterfat, typically combined with a maltodextrin or starch carrier to yield a free-flowing, water-dispersible powder. It retains the rich, occlusive emolliency and skin-softening properties of dairy butter fat — including naturally occurring fatty acids such as butyric, palmitic, and oleic acid — while offering the handling convenience and extended shelf stability of a powder format. Formulators choose it for use in dry-blend cosmetics, pressed powders, and anhydrous balms where it imparts a creamy, buttery skin feel and helps bind powdered components without the mess or spoilage risks associated with liquid or semi-solid butter.

Softens and smooths skin texture
Creates protective moisture barrier
Improves product feel and glide
Reduces transepidermal water loss

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

thickening

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

waxesplant butters and oilsemollientspowdered activesstarch-based thickenersnonionic emulsifierssilicones

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizing agentshigh water activity systems (risk of rancidity)high pH alkaline environments
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

5/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

Dairy-derived anhydrous butter fat that has been spray-dried or encapsulated with a carrier (typically maltodextrin or starch) to produce a free-flowing powder form of butterfat

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