Description

Shea Butter – Low Melt Point

Our Low Melt Point Shea Butter is a premium, versatile ingredient renowned for its exceptional moisturizing properties and silky texture. With a melting point of 28-32°C (82-90°F), it transforms into a rich, creamy consistency when applied to the skin, providing deep nourishment and a luxurious feel. This variant is specifically formulated to melt easily at lower temperatures, making it ideal for body butters, balms, lotions, and other skincare products designed to deliver quick, intensive hydration.

Key Benefits:

• Deep Moisturization: Shea butter is packed with essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins A, E, and F, making it perfect for intensely moisturizing dry and dehydrated skin.

• Skin Repair: It helps to promote skin healing and reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and minor skin irritations due to its regenerative properties.

• Non-Greasy Finish: The low melt point allows for easy absorption into the skin without leaving a greasy residue, providing a smooth, velvety finish.

• Improves Skin Elasticity: Regular use of shea butter can help improve skin elasticity, making it ideal for anti-aging and firming formulations.

• Anti-Inflammatory: The high concentration of vitamins and antioxidants helps to calm inflammation, making it great for sensitive or irritated skin.

• Naturally Fragrant: Shea butter has a subtle, nutty aroma that enhances the sensory experience of your products.

Formulation Details:

• Melting Point: 28-32°C (82-90°F) – ideal for easy absorption into skin without feeling heavy.

• Appearance: Pale yellow to ivory in color, with a smooth, creamy texture that becomes soft and spreadable at skin temperature.

• Usage Rate: Typically used at 3-15% in formulations, depending on the product type and desired level of richness. For body butters, balms, or lotions, a higher percentage (around 10-15%) is often recommended for maximum hydration.

• Fragrance Load: 0.5-2% depending on the strength of fragrance desired. Since Shea Butter has a naturally mild, nutty scent, it pairs well with essential oils or fragrance oils without overpowering them.

• Shelf Life: Typically 1-2 years, depending on storage conditions.

Ideal Applications:

• Body Butters: Shea butter’s low melting point and deeply moisturizing properties make it the perfect base for creating thick, luxurious body butters that hydrate and repair dry skin.

• Lotions and Creams: It provides a creamy, smooth texture and enhances the spreadability of lotions and creams, leaving skin feeling soft and nourished.

• Lip Balms and Salves: Shea butter is a natural emollient, making it ideal for soothing and moisturizing dry, cracked lips or skin.

• Hair Care: It can be added to hair masks or conditioners to improve hair elasticity and manageability while providing deep hydration to the scalp and strands.

• Soaps: When added to soap formulations, shea butter helps to create a rich, creamy lather that moisturizes while cleansing.

• Bath Bombs and Bath Products: Its nourishing properties make it a popular addition to bath bombs, bath oils, and other water-based skincare treatments.

Usage Tips:

• Incorporating Into Products: Because of its low melt point, shea butter easily integrates into both cold and hot process formulations. For best results, add shea butter to your formulations at the end of the heating phase (if using heat) or after the product has cooled to around 40-45°C (104-113°F) to preserve its beneficial properties.

• Blending with Other Ingredients: Shea butter blends beautifully with other natural oils like coconut oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil, enhancing the benefits of each and improving the overall texture of your final product.

• For Sensitive Skin: Due to its soothing properties, Shea butter is highly recommended for products designed for sensitive, irritated, or inflamed skin. It helps to calm redness and provide long-lasting relief.

Additional Notes:

• Storage: Store shea butter in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent oxidation and preserve its shelf life.

• Ethical Sourcing: Our shea butter is sustainably sourced and fair trade certified, ensuring ethical production and support for the communities that harvest it.

In Summary:Our Low Melt Point Shea Butter is a versatile and effective ingredient for a wide range of skincare applications. Whether used in luxurious body butters, healing balms, or nourishing lotions, it delivers deep hydration and skin repair while absorbing quickly and leaving no greasy residue. Ideal for sensitive, dry, or mature skin, Shea Butter's rich blend of vitamins and fatty acids helps maintain healthy skin, improves elasticity, and promotes a smooth, radiant appearance.