Description Refined and unrefined shea butter are closer than most people think. The difference is that refined goes through a cleaning process to strip out the natural scent and color that raw shea butter carries. What matters is how that’s done. A lot of commercially refined shea butter uses chemical solvents or bleach, which can leave residue in the finished product and strip out the good stuff along with the odor. This one doesn’t. The refinement process here is mechanical: the butter is washed to remove debris, filtered to clear out particles, and deodorized to remove the scent. No solvents, no bleach, no chemical residue. The fatty acids and lipids from the shea nuts come through largely undisturbed, which is why it performs closely to an unrefined butter on skin and hair. It comes from the Shea Tree (Vitellaria Paradoxa) in Ghana; the same tree that’s been used across West Africa for generations, sometimes called the “Tree of Life” for how widely it was used to heal and protect skin. The nuts are cold-pressed into butter that’s rich in Vitamins A and E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that help skin repair itself over time. For skin, it moisturizes deeply, helps even out skin tone, and works on dark spots, fine lines, and blemishes with consistent use. For hair and scalp, it locks in moisture, reduces frizz, and keeps the scalp conditioned. Because it’s unscented and white, it’s also a clean base for DIY formulations. Easier to scent or tint than raw shea butter without the natural odor competing with whatever you’re adding. It melts on contact with warm skin, so a small amount goes further than expected. Shea butter is made from shea nuts. If you have a nut allergy, we recommend browsing our other cosmetic butters. Weight: 8 oz | Melting Point: 89–100°F
