Mafura Butter (Mafura Oil) – Cold-Pressed
Mafura Butter (Mafura Oil) – Cold-Pressed
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Mafura Butter (Mafura Oil) – Cold-Pressed is a rich botanical butter pressed from the seeds of the mafura tree, Trichilia emetica, a Southern African tree also known as Natal Mahogany. It is traditionally valued in African beauty care for its conditioning feel on both skin and hair, and is especially useful in richer, more nourishing formulations. This butter can be used directly on the skin or worked into soaps, creams, hair products, and other cosmetic blends. It is a cosmetic-grade raw material and is recommended for cosmetic use only.
♡ Why we love it: Mafura butter has a wonderfully comforting, conditioning feel that makes it especially appealing in body butters, hair care, and richer skin blends. It is also a lovely option for makers looking for something a little different from the more familiar shea-style profile.
Also available in Sample Sizes.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Trichilia emetica
- Ingredients: Cosmetic grade mafura butter
- Form: Cold-pressed botanical butter
- Country Of Origin: Zimbabwe
- Suitable For: Cosmetic Use
- Cosmetic grade
- Non-certified organic
- Rich in palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids
What it's used for
- Apply directly to the skin as a rich moisturising butter
- Add to body butters, creams, and balms for a more conditioning feel
- Use in hair butters and hair care blends for softness and shine
- Include in soaps and other rinse-off products where a richer skin feel is wanted
- Use as an alternative to shea butter in suitable cosmetic formulations
Who it's for
- Makers formulating rich body and hair care products
- People who enjoy more nourishing plant butters
- Anyone looking for a shea butter alternative in cosmetic recipes
- Food use
- Water-based formulations without suitable emulsification
- Anyone wanting a very light, fast-absorbing oil feel
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How to use
- As a Skin Butter: Apply a small amount directly to the skin and massage in well.
- As a Hair Butter: Use sparingly on the lengths or ends of the hair for added softness and shine.
- As a Formulation Ingredient: Add to creams, balms, soaps, and hair products where a richer conditioning phase is wanted.
- Processing Tip: Warm gently if needed before blending into other oil-based ingredients.
Safety instructions
- For cosmetic use only
- Do not ingest
- Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek appropriate professional advice before use
- Patch test before first use if you have sensitive skin
Faqs
Q: Can mafura butter be used directly on the skin?
A: Yes, it can be applied directly to the skin as a rich moisturising butter.
Q: Is mafura butter a good substitute for shea butter?
A: It can be a useful alternative in many cosmetic formulations where a rich, conditioning plant butter is preferred.

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