This butter extracted from the Shea Nut is unrefined and unprocessed in any way and there may be bits of impurities and  some sediments present (tiny bits of the shell, plant fibers, etc). Although batches vary to some extent, this product usually has a nutty, oily aroma that is characteristic of a pure & natural Shea Butter from Ghana. Also present will be various natural inconsistencies in color including darker spots and grey streaks.

Please note: This is a natural and unprocessed product that is handcrafted without the use of sophisticated machinery and  therefore, the possible presence of some impurities cannot be excluded.

Shea butter is known especially for its properties as a moisturizer and emollient. It is also a known anti-inflammatory agent.

African healers have used shea butter for thousands of years as the ideal treatment for dry or aging skin. As a result of its high content of non-saponifiable fatty acids it is a powerful moisturizer helps skin retain elasticity.  Shea butter contains cinnamic acid which provides the skin protection against the damaging effects of the sun while repairing cellular degeneration. 

Shea butter can be effective at treating the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. Shea butter provides natural UV sun protection.

Shea butter can be found in many high-end moisturizing skin products. It is also used in hair conditioners to add and maintain moisture in dry brittle hair, in addition to revitalizing, repairing and preventing breakage. Shea butter can be used as an all-natural hair conditioner.

Other Benefits

• promotes quicker healing of small wounds, burns, cuts and scrapes.
• an efficient natural makeup remover.
• safe to use on babies, children and adults.
• helps prevent and soothe sunburns.
• high in vitamins A and E.
• helps moisturize dry skin.
• soothes sore, overworked muscles.
• recommended for conditioning animal’s coats.
• makes an excellent natural lip balm.
• helps restore elasticity of aging skin.

Suggested Usage Levels: Lotions & Creams: 3-5% | Balms: 5-100% | Bar Soaps: 3-6% | Hair Conditioners: 2-5%

Incomplete heating and then cooling of Shea Butter can cause the butter to crystallize as it cools. This crystallization can cause lip balms, body butters and other formulations to turn gritty. To avoid this, Shea Butter must be heated to about 175 degrees and kept at that temperature for at least 20 minutes. This will allow the Shea Butter to melt completely so that crystals will not form after it has cooled.

Our traditional raw unrefined Shea Butter is Organic (not Certified though) and FairTrade and is from Ghana. Look for it above listed under "Other"
This Shea butter arrives at our warehouse still encased in the Hard shell like gourds. All shell is removed before it is shipped out, you cannot get more pure and natural shea butter then this.
In our opinion if you are looking for an Organic Raw Pure Shea Butter this will fulfill your needs.
Perfect texture, very creamy with great scent. This is the King of Shea Butters. Store in a cool dry place. Estimated shelf life 6 months.

Appearance: Soft solid, white to light yellow, with none to mild nutty
Country of Origin: Ghana 
Botanical Name/INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
Notes: VegeCert Vegan, Kosher, Member Global Shea Alliance

MSDS available upon request