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Escentia Shea Butter - Unrefined

Escentia Shea Butter - Unrefined

Regular price R369.00
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INCI: Butyrospermum parkii

Escentia Shea Butter - Unrefined is a 100% pure, unrefined natural butter used in cosmetic applications for the face, body, hair and rich anhydrous formulations. It can be used directly on skin or hair, or incorporated into DIY balms, body butters and other oil-based cosmetic products. This version is sold for cosmetic use only, as it has not undergone food-grade certification, and is best suited to richer routines where a dense, protective butter texture is preferred.

♡ Why we love it: Unrefined shea butter is a simple, hardworking staple in natural body and hair care. It works well on its own or in DIY formulations, and its unrefined format stays close to the ingredient’s natural character.

  • Ingredient: 100% pure unrefined shea butter
  • Form: Unrefined butter
  • Suitable For: Cosmetic use only
  • Profile: 100% natural and unrefined plant butter
  • Application Areas: Face, hair and body
  • Skin Feel: Rich, buttery and protective
  • Suitable For: Body Butters, Balms, Hair Smoothers, Anhydrous Skincare, Dry Areas And Rich Cosmetic Formulations
  • Storage: Store away from children, pets, sunlight and heat
  • Direct use as a rich body butter
  • Face and body care routines needing a heavier moisturising step
  • Very dry-feeling areas such as elbows, knees, heels and hands
  • Hair care routines to smooth the look of frizz and add softness
  • DIY balms, body butters and rich cosmetic formulations
  • Anhydrous skincare products where a buttery texture is wanted

    This Product Is For:

  • Dry-feeling skin routines that need a richer moisturising product
  • People wanting a single-ingredient butter for direct skin or hair use
  • DIY makers creating body butters, balms and oil-based cosmetic products
  • Hair care routines that use a small amount of butter for smoothing and softness
  • Those who prefer unrefined, single-ingredient body care staples
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Food use
  • Water-based formulations without proper emulsification or formulation support
  • Lightweight, fast-absorbing lotion-style routines
  • Anyone looking for a ready-to-use sunscreen product
  • People who prefer the more neutral profile of refined shea butter
  • As a Body Butter: Warm a small amount between your hands and apply to clean skin, focusing on dry areas.
  • As a Hair Smoother: Apply a very small amount to fingertips, work over unruly or frizzy sections, and style as desired.
  • As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Gently melt and blend into balms, body butters and other oil-based DIY formulations.
  • Processing Tip: Stir gently and consistently while melted butter cools to help reduce graininess.
  • Texture Tip: Avoid simply pouring melted shea butter into jars and leaving it to cool without stirring.
  • Handling Tip: Use clean, dry utensils to avoid introducing moisture.
  • For cosmetic use only
  • Do not ingest
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets
  • Store away from sunlight and heat
  • Patch test before first use
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner before use
  • Discontinue use if irritation occurs
  • Avoid introducing water into the container

Q: Can I use this Shea Butter directly on my skin?
A: Yes, it can be used on its own as a rich body butter, especially on dry-feeling areas.

Q: Can this Shea Butter be used in hair care?
A: Yes, a small amount can be used to help smooth frizz and soften drier-feeling ends.

Q: Why does Shea Butter sometimes become grainy?
A: Graininess can happen when different fatty acids cool and solidify unevenly after melting.

Q: Is this Shea Butter suitable for food use?
A: No, this product has not undergone food-grade certification and is recommended for cosmetic use only.

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Margaret G. (Cape Town, ZA)
Another excellent product from Essentially Natural

Another excellent product from Essentially Natural. Do they ever put a foot wrong?? Service Outstanding as always

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Boitumelo S. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Raw Shea Butter

It crystallized. Very disappointing coz this never happened b4.

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M.d.T. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Shea Butter Love

I love that it is sold in a 1L container. I love this shea butter. It repairs my skin and makes my skin feel soft. I highly recommend this product for skincare!

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Nyeleti (Johannesburg, ZA)
Shea butter

I've been using it for 3 weeks raw on my face I'm happy with the results

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Franziska F. (Cape Town, ZA)
Excellent

I have tried several natural butters in my creams & must admit shea buttee always comes out tops! Don't like being without a pot. Love your products & your very efficient service - is absolutely great - thank you!

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Margaret P. (Cape Town, ZA)

Delicious! The product is ultra-fresh and authentic, creamy and smooth.
Your service is exceptional, it is a pleasure buying from you.

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Debbie H. (Knysna, ZA)
Excellent

Love this product. Performs well in my recipes.

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Wilma V.

Beautiful product to work with, I've tried it as is on my face and hair and I'm super happy with my buy.

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TB

Fabulous butter for face and body.
Easily absorbed and works great in conjuction with other products such as serums or essential oils and hyaluronic acid.

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s. (Cape Town, ZA)
Shea-ly the best

This is the foundation of a gorgeous bath bomb and also for silky skin- such a versatile product!

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Tanya (Cape Town, ZA)
Love my skin

I just love Shea butter on my skin and to combine it with other of my beauty products.

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Louise (Durban, ZA)
Shea butter

Escentia Shea Butter is absolutely beautiful. It really helped with that dreaded winter dry skin. I highly recommend it

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Sarah W. (Cape Town, ZA)

Very versatile product and easy to work with

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Raynhardt N. (Cape Town, ZA)

Speedy delivery. Great service. Bests products

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Anelani N. (Durban, ZA)
Amzing

My skin glows since I started using this product

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Rutendo S. (Pretoria, ZA)

My hair is loooooooving this shea butter! It really does hold the moisture in my hair. I highly recommend this product.

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Ts'oeu M. (Maseru, LS)

The service was quick and I enjoyed the gift oil, thank you.

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Sibongile M. (Cape Town, ZA)

Escentia Shea Butter (Unrefined)

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Pearl (Johannesburg, ZA)
Great product

Service is excellent. Love the butter on my skin and hair.

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Carla Z. (Cape Town, ZA)

I received it so quickly and I was very happy

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Phindy N. (Cape Town, ZA)
DISSAPOINTED

I was very disappointed by the quality of Escentia shear butter. It was rotten with some moulds in it. I complained to the company and they replaced itvwith another brand within a week.

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Princess F.T. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Escentia Shea Butter

The service really great. I was notified of the order throughout and it was delivered quickly. Not happy with the quality of the shea butter though, might have something to do with storage. It was not as I usually find my unrefined shea butters. It was a bit too soft and had a strange scent. Managed to whip it added oils and some essential oils. All in all the service was great, slightly disappointed in quality of the product

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Francine D. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Shea Butter

The product is great. I was pleased

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Shannon B. (Cape Town, ZA)
Escentia Shea Butter (Unrefined)

I use the product as one of the ingredients in an all natural zinc oxide sunblock. I love the nutty fragrance and I find it works incredibly well. I recommend the quality and am very satisfied with it.

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Zimkhitha M. (Cape Town, ZA)
Shea butter

Very good product . I’m more than happy

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Kgothatso R. (Pretoria, ZA)

Escentia Shea Butter (Unrefined)

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Riley
Amazing Product

Exceptional quality and value.
Essential for DIY moisturizer.

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malan z.
Five Stars!

Love the butter, perfect for DIY products.

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