Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter

• Botanical Name: Vitellaria paradoxa
• Form: Solid unrefined butter
• Organic: No
• Vegan Friendly: Yes
• Suitable For: Cosmetic use only
• Ingredients: 100% pure unrefined Shea Butter, Vitellaria paradoxa
• Skin Feel: Rich, buttery and protective
• Profile: Direct-use body butter and cosmetic formulation ingredient
• Suitable For: Face Care, Body Care, Hair Care, Body Butters, Balms, Creams And Rich Plant-Butter Formulations
• Storage: Store away from children, pets, sunlight and heat

• Face and body moisturising
• Body butters and richer balms
• Hair care for softness and smoother-feeling ends
• DIY creams and oil-based cosmetic products
• Rich plant-butter formulations needing a natural emollient base
• Dry-feeling areas such as hands, heels, elbows and knees
• Direct use as a rich cosmetic butter

This Product Is For:

• Dry-feeling skin routines that prefer rich butters
• People wanting a butter that can be used neat on skin or hair
• DIY makers creating body butters, balms and creams
• Haircare routines wanting more softness and cushion
• Natural body-care blends with a fuller butter feel

This Product Is Not For:

• Food use
• Ultra-light oil-only preferences
• Water-only formulations without an oil phase
• Cosmetic routines that want a very fast-absorbing finish
• Anyone wanting a refined butter with a more neutral natural character
• Use as a sunscreen or SPF product

• As a Body Butter: Warm a small amount between the hands and massage into the skin.
• As a Face Butter: Apply sparingly to dry-feeling areas as part of a richer routine.
• As a Hair Butter: Use a small amount on the ends or blend into a hair treatment.
• As a Formulating Butter: Melt into the oil phase of balms, creams and similar products.
• Processing Tip: Stir gently while cooling after melting to help reduce graininess.
• Texture Tip: Avoid simply pouring melted shea into jars and leaving it to cool untouched, as this can encourage grain formation.

• For cosmetic use only
• Do not ingest
• Patch test before first use
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs
• Keep away from children, pets, sunlight and heat
• If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional guidance before use
• Avoid introducing water into the container
• Use clean, dry utensils when handling

Q: Can Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter be used directly on skin?
A: Yes, it can be used neat as a rich cosmetic butter, especially on dry-feeling areas.

Q: Why can unrefined Shea Butter become grainy?
A: Different fatty acids in the butter can solidify at different rates if the cooling process is uneven.

Q: How can graininess be reduced?
A: Gentle, steady stirring during cool down helps distribute heat more evenly and encourages a smoother final texture.

Q: Can Shea Butter be used on both skin and hair?
A: Yes, it is commonly used in both body care and hair-care products where a richer buttery feel is wanted.