INCI Name
Beurre anhydre en po...
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.
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
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
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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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Beurre anhydre en poudre (Anhydrous Butter Powder)
- Common Name
- Beurre anhydre en poudre
- Category
- emollients