Escentia Shea Butter - Unrefined

• Ingredient: 100% Pure Unrefined Shea Butter
• Form: Unrefined butter
• Suitable For: Cosmetic Use Only
• Properties: 100% natural and unrefined
• Application Areas: Face, hair, and body
• Storage: Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat

• Use as a rich body butter on dry-feeling skin
• Add to face and body care routines that need a heavier moisturising step
• Apply to very dry areas such as elbows, knees, heels, and hands
• Use in hair care routines to help smooth the look of frizz and add softness
• Include in DIY balms, body butters, and other rich cosmetic formulations
• Melt and blend into anhydrous skincare products where a buttery texture is wanted

Shea Butter Is For:

• Dry-feeling skin routines that need a richer moisturising product
• DIY makers creating body butters, balms, and other 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

Shea Butter 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

• 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 it 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 the melted butter cools to help reduce graininess and encourage a smoother texture.
• Processing Tip: Avoid simply pouring melted shea butter into jars and leaving it to cool without stirring, as this can lead to grain formation over time.

• For cosmetic use only
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store away from sunlight and heat
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner before use

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 areas that benefit from a heavier moisturising layer.

Q: Can this Shea Butter be used in hair care?
A: Yes. A small amount can be worked onto the hair to help smooth frizz and add softness without needing a separate styling product.

Q: Why does Shea Butter sometimes become grainy?
A: Graininess can happen when the different fatty acids cool and solidify unevenly after melting. This does not mean the butter has gone bad, but many people prefer to manage cooling carefully for a smoother final texture.

Q: How can I help prevent graininess in formulations?
A: Melt the shea butter gently, then stir it during the cool-down phase so the heat stays more evenly distributed as it sets.

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.