Description
Unrefined Shea Butter – Pure, Nutrient-Rich & Naturally Healing
Our Unrefined Shea Butter is a raw, minimally processed butter extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree. Unlike refined versions, this butter retains its natural earthy scent, pale to golden-yellow color, and a full spectrum of skin-loving nutrients, including vitamins A, E, and F, as well as essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Its unaltered composition makes it one of the most effective and versatile ingredients for deeply nourishing, protecting, and revitalizing the skin and hair in handmade beauty products.
🌿 Common Uses in Handmade Products:
Unrefined Shea Butter is prized in a wide variety of handmade formulations. In soaps (3–10%), it contributes a creamy texture and moisturizing lather while enhancing bar hardness. When used in lotions and creams (5–20%), it provides intense hydration and supports skin repair, making it ideal for dry or irritated skin. For body butters and balms (20–60%), it serves as a rich, primary emollient that soothes and restores damaged skin. In lip balms (10–30%), it protects and softens lips naturally. In hair care products (5–15%), it strengthens and conditions both hair and scalp. Its soothing, regenerative qualities also make it a perfect base for healing salves (15–50%) aimed at calming irritated or inflamed skin.
📊 Typical Usage Rates:
Product Type Recommended Usage Rate Notes:
Soaps3–10%Adds conditioning and hardness
Lotions & Creams5–20%For deep moisturization and repair
Body Butters & Balms20–60%Rich emollient, ideal for dry or cracked skin
Lip Balms10–30%Natural softening and protection
Hair Care Products5–15% Boosts shine and nourishes the scalp
Healing Salves15–50%Promotes healing and soothes irritation
✨ Key Benefits:
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Naturally rich in vitamins A, E, and F to promote healing and combat signs of aging
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Retains its natural scent and full nutrient profile due to minimal processing
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Deeply moisturizes and softens without clogging pores or causing build-up
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Supports skin elasticity and helps reduce inflammation and irritation
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Ideal for dry, mature, sensitive, and problem-prone skin types
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Ethically sourced and traditionally crafted for maximum purity and potency
Whether you're formulating a soothing salve, a healing lip balm, or a deeply hydrating body butter, Unrefined Shea Butter offers the rich, unprocessed nourishment your handmade products need for effective, natural care.


