Shea butter is a thick and rich butter extracted from the kernel of the karite tree located throughout African savannas. It has been used for thousands of years as a skin and hair conditioner due to its superior healing, moisturizing, and revitalizing factors. The name karite means "life-giving". The Shea nut tree was given this name because of the multitude of benefits it provides.
Imported directly from Ghana, we offer our purest shea butter in its unrefined state. Perfect for wrinkles, stretch marks, or just to moisturize with no added oils or fragrances.
Don't be fooled, "refined" is not better! Refining shea butter is usually done by bleaching and deodorizing it; neutralizing it with lye; and over-heating it to very high temperatures.
Some companies may offer shea butter that has been extracted using the toxic petrochemical, hexane. I guarantee that you will receive the finest and purest unrefined shea butter available. Our 100% pure unrefined shea butter has been extracted using traditional methods and remains in its nutrient rich, natural unrefined state. This keeps it rich in vitamins, nutrients and UV absorbing factors so that it maintains a higher healing fraction than any other cosmetic oil, including refined shea butter.
Common Uses of Unrefined Organic Shea Butter
Hair care products
Hand creams
Sun care formulas
Soaps
Body lotion
Baby care products
Ointment bases
Shea: From Nuts to Butter
How can Shea Butter benefit me?Shea Butter can provide relief from everything from just dry skin to many minor dermatological diseases (if you have a serious skin condition, you should see a doctor).
Shelf Life: Up to 2 Years (Store in airtight container in cool, dry location.)
Notes:Shea Butter is not a carrier oil, but its natural, beneficial properties make it a lipid suitable for aromatherapy work.
Shea Butter is highly moisturizing, has a smooth, creamy texture and can be included in massage blends, lotions, creams and other natural skin care products.
Shea Butter can become gritty if not melted and then cooled properly. It must be heated to at least 175degrees F and then kept heated to that temperature for at least 20 minutes. If possible, let it cool in the refrigerator. Once it has cooled, it does not need to be kept in the refrigerator.
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