Escentia Shea Butter - Refined - 5L

Shea Butter is a refined plant butter used in skin, hair, and formulation work where a rich emollient feel is wanted. It melts at body temperature, which helps it spread easily over the skin and makes it useful in whipped butters, creams, soaps, massage candles, and richer body products. This refined version is a raw ingredient rather than a finished moisturiser, so it can be used neat or built into DIY formulas.

It is also commonly used in hair care for smoothing and softness. Why we love it: We choose to stock Shea Butter because it is one of the most dependable rich-but-flexible butter bases in natural making. It works across body care, hair care, and formulation, and the refined format makes it easier to blend into a wide range of finished products.

Key Properties of Escentia Shea Butter - Refined Common Name: Shea Butter, African Butter Form: Solid refined butter Skin Feel: Rich, smoothing, emollient Suitable For: Cosmetic Use What is Shea Butter Used For Direct body moisturising Lip gloss, creams, and soaps Hair conditioners and smoothing blends Massage candles and balm-style products Whipped butters and richer emulsions Who is Shea Butter For Shea Butter Is For: Dry-feeling skin routines that prefer rich plant butters DIY makers creating creams, soaps, and richer body products Hair care that needs softness and smoother-feeling ends Formulators wanting a classic body-butter base Shea Butter Is Not For: Ultra-light oil-only preferences Water-only formulations without an oil phase Very fast-absorbing body product textures How To Use Shea Butter As a Body Butter: Apply a small amount directly to skin and massage in.

As a Hair Smoother: Warm a small amount between fingertips and apply lightly to unruly ends. As a Formulating Butter: Melt into the oil phase of creams, lotions, soaps, or balms. Processing Tip: Stir gently during cool down to help reduce graininess after melting. Processing Tip: Avoid simply pouring melted butter into jars and leaving it to cool without stirring.

Shea Butter Safety Instructions For external use only 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 FAQs 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. Q: Can Shea Butter be used in hair care? A: Yes. It is commonly used in hair-conditioning and smoothing products, especially on drier ends.