What is Organic, Unrefined Shea Butter?
Organic unrefined shea butter is extracted from the sheanut, which grows in West Africa. Our shea butter is 100% pure, organic, and raw, meaning it hasn't gone through any chemical processing. Made traditionally by a women’s cooperative in Ghana, our shea butter supports local communities and preserves natural skin benefits. Shea butter is also known as "karite" or "sheanut butter."
What Does Organic, Unrefined Shea Butter Look Like?
The color of organic unrefined shea butter can range from yellow to cream, and sometimes even light orange or ash gray with a greenish hue. The quality of shea butter depends more on its age and storage rather than color. It’s normal for raw shea butter to have slight color variations.
What Does Organic Shea Butter Smell Like?
Unrefined shea butter has a distinctive, natural scent that's nutty, fruity, or smoky. The fresher the butter, the stronger the aroma. If the scent is too strong, leaving it uncovered for a few days will help it fade. Essential oils may not completely mask the scent, so it’s best to leave it unfragranced, especially for sensitive skin treatments.
Why Choose Organic, Unrefined Shea Butter?
Unrefined organic shea butter retains all the natural vitamins and minerals that get lost during refining. Our butter is sourced from the highest quality sheanuts, free from pesticides and chemicals. It’s cut fresh daily, ensuring you receive recently produced shea butter for longer shelf life and better results.
What Can You Use Shea Butter For?
Shea butter is an incredibly versatile ingredient for skincare. Use it in body butters, lip balms, hand treatments, and even hair treatments. Rich in vitamins A, E, K, and F, shea butter is one of the best natural ingredients for nourishing and moisturizing your skin.
How Should You Store Shea Butter?
Store shea butter in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. While it doesn’t need refrigeration, keeping it sealed and free from moisture helps maintain its quality. Even without preservatives, shea butter can last for up to two years.
Is Shea Butter Natural?
Yes, our African shea butter is 100% organic, raw, and certified by the Soil Association. It's grown without harmful pesticides, preserving its natural skin benefits.
Is Shea Butter Comedogenic?
Despite its thick texture, organic unrefined shea butter has a low comedogenic rating (0-2), meaning it’s unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts, making it safe for facial use.
Where Does Shea Butter Come From?
Our shea butter comes from Ghana and is processed using traditional methods by local women. This process not only ensures high-quality butter but also supports the local community.
How is Raw Shea Butter Made?
Shea butter is made by wild-harvesting shea nuts, which are sun-dried, roasted, milled, and hand-kneaded by women in Ghana. The butter is then purified by heating and filtering, before being packed for use. This traditional process has been used for centuries to produce the finest shea butter.
