Escentia Shea Butter - Refined

• Common Name: Shea Butter, African Butter
• Form: Solid refined butter
• Skin Feel: Rich, smoothing, emollient
• Suitable For: Cosmetic Use

• Direct body moisturising
• Lip gloss, creams, and soaps
• Hair conditioners and smoothing blends
• Massage candles and balm-style products
• Whipped butters and richer emulsions

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

• 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.

• 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

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.