Escentia Shea Butter - Refined - 5L

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Escentia Shea Butter - Refined is a refined plant butter used in skin, hair and cosmetic formulation work where a rich, smoothing, emollient feel is wanted. It melts at body temperature, making it easy to apply directly to skin or hair, while also working beautifully in whipped butters, creams, soaps, massage candles, balms and richer body products.

The refined format makes it especially easy to blend into a wide range of DIY formulas. Why we love it: Shea butter is one of the most dependable rich-but-flexible butter bases in natural body care. This refined version can be used on its own or built into formulations, making it a practical staple for skin, hair and handmade cosmetic projects.

Key Properties Common Name: Shea Butter Also Known As: African Butter Form: Solid refined butter Skin Feel: Rich, smoothing and emollient Suitable For: Cosmetic use Profile: Rich plant butter for direct use and formulation Suitable For: Body Butters, Creams, Balms, Soaps, Massage Candles, Lip Products, Hair Smoothers And Richer Emulsions Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight What It's Used For Direct body moisturising Softening dry-feeling areas such as elbows, knees, heels and hands Hair smoothing and conditioning blends Lip gloss, creams and soaps Massage candles and balm-style products Whipped butters and richer emulsions Oil phase in rich cosmetic formulations Who It's For This Product Is For: Dry-feeling skin routines that prefer rich plant butters People wanting a butter that can be used neat on skin or hair DIY makers creating creams, soaps, balms and richer body products Hair care that needs softness and smoother-feeling ends Formulators wanting a classic body butter base This Product Is Not For: Food use Ultra-light oil-only preferences Water-only formulations without an oil phase or emulsifier Very fast-absorbing body product textures Anyone wanting the stronger natural character of unrefined shea butter How To Use As a Body Butter: Warm a small amount between your hands and massage into clean skin.

On Dry Areas: Apply sparingly to elbows, knees, heels, hands or other dry-feeling areas. As a Hair Smoother: Warm a small amount between fingertips and apply lightly to dry or unruly ends. As a Formulating Butter: Melt into the oil phase of creams, lotions, soaps, balms or whipped butters. Processing Tip: Stir gently during cool down to help reduce graininess after melting.

Texture Tip: Avoid simply pouring melted butter into jars and leaving it to cool without stirring. Safety Instructions For external use only Do not ingest Patch test before first use Discontinue use if irritation occurs Keep out of reach of children Use clean, dry utensils when handling melted or bulk butter Avoid introducing water into the container Store away from heat and direct sunlight FAQs Q: Can refined Shea Butter be used directly on skin?

A: Yes, it can be used neat as a rich body butter, especially on dry-feeling areas. Q: Can refined Shea Butter be used in hair care? A: Yes, a very small amount can be used to smooth dry or unruly ends. Q: Why can Shea Butter become grainy? A: Different fatty acids solidify at different rates, which can lead to graininess if the cooling phase is uneven.

Q: How can graininess be reduced? A: Gentle stirring during cool down helps distribute heat more evenly and encourages a smoother set.