Nautica Organics Shea Butter - Organic Refined

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INCI: Butyrospermum parkii

Nautica Organics Shea Butter - Organic Refined is a pure refined shea butter used to moisturise the face, hair, and body, and to add richness to a wide range of DIY cosmetic products. Because it is refined, it is often preferred in formulations where you want the nourishing feel of shea butter with a cleaner, less dominant natural scent. It is especially useful in body butters, balms, creams, and hair care where a richer, more protective finish is wanted. This is a cosmetic ingredient and everyday beauty staple rather than a ready-made lotion or cream.

♡ Why we love it: Refined shea butter is one of those hard-working ingredients that fits into almost everything. It brings richness, softness, and a comforting skin feel to simple routines and more advanced formulations alike, and it is especially helpful when you want a dependable African beauty classic with a smoother, more neutral profile.

This product is certified: Vegan and Certified Organic.

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Key properties

Ingredients: Pure organic refined shea butter
Form: Refined botanical butter
Country Of Origin: Ghana
Suitable For: Cosmetic Use
Organic
Vegan friendly
African origin
Produced and tested cruelty free
Rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and essential fatty acids
Natural antioxidant

What it's used for

Moisturise the face, body, and hair
Add richness to body butters, balms, and creams
Include in soaps and other DIY skin care products
Support softer-feeling dry or cracked skin
Use in hair care blends for added conditioning and softness

Who it's for

This Product Is For:

Makers creating rich body and hair care products
People who enjoy plant butters in everyday skin care
Anyone looking for a versatile moisturising butter for DIY use

This Product Is Not For:

Water-based formulations without suitable emulsification
Anyone wanting a very light, quick-dry oil feel
Finished-product use straight from the pack in place of a complete lotion or cream

How to use

As a Body Butter: Warm a small amount between your hands and massage into clean skin.
As a Hair Butter: Use sparingly on the lengths and ends of the hair for softness and shine.
As a Formulation Ingredient: Melt gently and add to body butters, balms, creams, and soaps.
Processing Tip: Stir gently during cool-down for a smoother texture and to help reduce graininess in finished products.

Safety instructions

For external use only
Do not ingest
Store tightly closed away from heat, sunlight, and moisture
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Patch test before first use if you have sensitive skin

Faqs

Q: Why does shea butter sometimes become grainy?
A: Shea butter contains different fatty acids that can solidify at different rates, so uneven cooling after melting can lead to a grainy texture over time.

Q: How can I help prevent graininess in formulations?
A: Gently stirring the melted shea butter during the cool-down phase helps distribute heat more evenly and can improve the final texture.

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