Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter - 1KG

Shea Butter is a 100% pure unrefined plant butter used to moisturise the face, body, and hair and to add richness to DIY cosmetic formulas. It has a rich, buttery texture that melts with warmth, making it useful in body butters, balms, creams, and richer hair-care applications. This is a raw butter rather than a finished moisturiser, so it can be used neat or blended into oil-based and emulsified products.

It is recommended for cosmetic use only. Why we love it: We choose to stock this unrefined Shea Butter because it is one of the most dependable rich-butter staples in natural body care. It brings a fuller, more natural character than refined options and works beautifully across direct-use body care and DIY formulation.

Key Properties of Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter Botanical Name: Vitellaria paradoxa Form: Solid unrefined butter Organic: No Vegan Friendly: Yes Suitable For: Cosmetic Use Only Ingredients: 100% pure unrefined Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) Storage: Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat What is Shea Butter Used For Face and body moisturising Body butters and richer balms Hair care for softness and smoother-feeling ends DIY creams and oil-based cosmetic products Rich plant-butter formulations needing a natural emollient base Who is Shea Butter For Shea Butter Is For: Dry-feeling skin routines that prefer rich butters DIY makers creating body butters, balms, and creams Haircare routines wanting more softness and cushion Natural body-care blends with a fuller butter feel Shea Butter Is Not For: Ultra-light oil-only preferences Water-only formulations without an oil phase Cosmetic routines that want a very fast-absorbing finish How To Use Shea Butter As a Body Butter: Warm a small amount between the hands and massage into the skin.

As a Face Butter: Apply sparingly to dry-feeling areas as part of a richer routine. As a Hair Butter: Use a small amount on the ends or blend into a hair treatment. As a Formulating Butter: Melt into the oil phase of balms, creams, and similar products. Processing Tip: Stir gently while cooling after melting to help reduce graininess.

Processing Tip: Avoid simply pouring melted shea into jars and leaving it to cool untouched, as this can encourage grain formation. Shea Butter Safety Instructions For cosmetic use only Patch test before first use Discontinue use if irritation occurs Keep away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional guidance before use FAQs Q: Why can unrefined Shea Butter become grainy?

A: Different fatty acids in the butter can solidify at different rates if the cooling process is uneven. Q: How can graininess be reduced? A: Gentle, steady stirring during cool down helps distribute heat more evenly and encourages a smoother final texture. Q: Can Shea Butter be used on both skin and hair?

A: Yes, it is commonly used in both body care and hair-care products where a richer buttery feel is wanted.