Shea Butter, Unrefined - Organic

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 90 reviews
Regular price $23.70 Incl. GST
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Description

Shea butter is obtained from the seeds of the Karite tree (Butyrospermum parkii) common in several African countries. This soft, pliant 'butter' is expeller pressed from the seeds without the use of chemical solvents and can be used for soaps, cosmetics and toiletries. 
This product has been sustainably produced from only certified organic plantations and has not been further processed in order to keep it's natural off-white colour and pleasant mild aroma.

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

This product is intended for external use only

Specifications

Common name Shea Butter
INCI Butyspermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
CAS 91080-23-8
Manufacturing method Manual, traditional
Appearance Soft, semi-solid butter
Odour Mild, smokey odour
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
Oleic 40-50%
Stearic 36-50%
Linoleic 4-8%
Palmitic 3-8%
Arachidic 0-2%
Lauric / Myristic/ Linoleic / Eicoenoic / Behenic/ Lignoceric <1%
Melting point 34 -44 C
Plant parts used Seeds
Country of Origin Ghana
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average rating 4.9 out of 5
Based on 90 reviews
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Reviewed by Ana M.
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Excellent quality

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shea butter

I make love creamy body butters with this shea butter

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Reviewed by Holly A.
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I recommend this product
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Always great!

Have been ordering this for years- always happy with it!

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