Our Shea Butter is fully refined. It is a creamy white butter with the mild characteristic odor of shea butter.
African healers have used Shea Butter for thousands of years as the ideal treatment for dry or aging skin. Its high content of non-saponifiables and unique fatty acid profile gives Shea Butter the ability to moisturize and retain the elasticity of the skin. Shea Shea Butter also helps to protect the skin against the damaging effects of the sun while repairing cellular degeneration. Our Shea Butter is extracted and refined without the use of harsh chemicals. It is deodorized and discolored but is not bleached. Shea Butter can be used "as is" or in any proportion in formulations for moisturizing the skin or hair.
Tip: Improper heating 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 melted and 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.
Origin: Europe
INCI Nomenclature: Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit
Extraction Method: Crushed & Refined
Shelf Life: 1 - 2 Years
NAOH SAP Value: .126 (converted
to ounces)
KOH SAP Value: .178 (converted
to ounces)
Quantity:
* Professional/Bulk Sizes are not eligible for further discounts.^ This product will ship separately and will incur additional shipping charges when your order is processed.
Customer Ratings and Reviews Average Rating:
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Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Karen
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Latonya
Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009
Location: Gwynn Oak, MD Shea Butter is an excellent source for dry and sensitive skin. I use it everyday.
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Trinette
Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Location: Dunedin, FL I love how it melts. It feels cool and smooth and leaves skin very soft.
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Sonya
Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Location: Woodstock, GA
Total Number of Ratings Left: 10
