Shea Butter, Refined Organic

Our Certified Organic Shea Butter, refined for purity and performance, is a rich, creamy butter which deeply moisturises and hydrates skin, lips, and hair, offering natural nourishment and protection against harsh weather while helping to slow visible signs of ageing.

Key Properties:

• Premium Quality: Refined using steam processing, never hexane, for a clean, smooth texture.
• All-Natural & Organic: No chemicals used—just pure, velvety goodness.
• Versatile: Perfect for lotions, creams, soaps, lip balms, and hair treatments, leaving skin soft and hair glossy.
• Traditional Heritage: Known as Karité, Shea has been treasured in Africa for centuries for its ability to protect and rejuvenate.

Processing Details:

• Physically decolourised with organic clays (diatomaceous earth) for a natural ivory finish.
• Deodorised via steam injection—no harsh chemicals.
• Melts on contact with skin, ideal for lip balms and lotion bars.

Technical Specifications:

• Refined: Steam Processed
• CAS: 91080-23-8 | EINECS: 293-515-7
• INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit
• Melting Point: 28–34°C
• Iodine Value: 53–75
• Saponification Value: 178–195
• Unsaponifiable Matter: 4.0–9.0%
• Fair Trade | Organic Certified (ACO)
• Country of Origin: Ghana

Suggested Usage:

• Lotions & Creams: 3–5%
• Balms: 5–100%
• Bar Soaps: 3–10%

We do not melt our Shea prior to packing—it’s carved straight from the block for a smooth, non-grainy texture.