Shea Butter (Refined)

Product Details What is Shea Butter? Shea butter is extracted from the kernels of the shea tree's fruit that grows wild in the sub-Saharan areas. The superbly moisturizing properties of the nut have protected the skin and hair of the people from the burning sun. Now, it forms a vital source of empowerment for the women of the areas, as they collect the kernels, process them traditionally, and export them across the globe. A butter is an oil that is solid at room temperature. Most body butter on the market is technically not since they contain water. True butters are anhydrous. Containing no water, this also means they don’t need emulsifiers (which you would otherwise use to make oil and water mix). There are two types of shea butter - refined and unrefined.  Refined vs Unrefined Shea Butter Unrefined shea is a kind of golden olive color and has a strong fragrance. It smells kind of nutty, earthy and almost smokey, which limits the kinds of essential oils that you can blend with it. Ref