INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Description: Our Shea Butter is fully refined. It is a semi-soft, white butter with the mild, characteristic odor of shea butter. It is 100% natural and is produced from premium quality shea nuts. This refined version is a low odor alternative to the virgin, unrefined butter, making it suitable for all applications. It is extracted and refined without the use of harsh chemicals from the nuts of the Karite tree in Ghana, Africa. Our Shea Butter is versatile and is well suited for a wide range of skin, cosmetic and hair care applications. Its composition and unique fatty acid profile gives it the ability to moisturize, soothe and protect even very dry and flaky skin. It promotes healthy hair by nourishing the hair shaft, and it conditions dry or distressed hair.
| Appearance | semi-soft, white butter |
| Odor | mild, slight characteristic |
| Solubility | Oil Miscible |
| Absorption | Quick Absorption |
| Suggested Applications | Skin Care, Hair Care, Nail Care, Lip Care, Cosmetics, Baby Care, Massage, Soap, Aromatherapy |
| Storage | Tightly sealed/protected from heat and light |
| Shelf life | 1-2 years if properly handled and stored |
| Usage Rate | creams and lotions: 2 to 7%, salves and balms: 10 to 100%, w/o body butters and creams: 5 to 25%, conditioners: 1 to 3% |
| Comedogenic rating | 0-2 |
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g oil): 170 - 190
SAP Multiplier for NaOH: 0.128
SAP Multiplier for KOH: 0.18
Our products are sold for bath and body product use only, not intended for consumption. Our charts are for suggested use only. Please conduct your own tests and research. Our site info is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA. We are not doctors or health professionals and this is information is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Please seek medical as needed.
