{"product_id":"umuthi-shea-butter-unrefined","title":"Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  Shea Butter is a 100% pure unrefined plant butter used to moisturise the face, body, and hair and to add richness to\n  DIY cosmetic formulas. It has a rich, buttery texture that melts with warmth, making it useful in body butters, balms,\n  creams, and richer hair-care applications. This is a raw butter rather than a finished moisturiser, so it can be used\n  neat or blended into oil-based and emulsified products. It is recommended for cosmetic use only.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ♡ Why we love it: We choose to stock this unrefined Shea Butter because it is one of the most dependable rich-butter\n  staples in natural body care. It brings a fuller, more natural character than refined options and works beautifully\n  across direct-use body care and DIY formulation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Properties of Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Vitellaria paradoxa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm: Solid unrefined butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrganic: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegan Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable For: Cosmetic Use Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIngredients: 100% pure unrefined Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStorage: Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Shea Butter Used For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFace and body moisturising\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody butters and richer balms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHair care for softness and smoother-feeling ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDIY creams and oil-based cosmetic products\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRich plant-butter formulations needing a natural emollient base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho is Shea Butter For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea Butter Is For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry-feeling skin routines that prefer rich butters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDIY makers creating body butters, balms, and creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHaircare routines wanting more softness and cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural body-care blends with a fuller butter feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea Butter Is Not For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltra-light oil-only preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater-only formulations without an oil phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCosmetic routines that want a very fast-absorbing finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow To Use Shea Butter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a Body Butter: Warm a small amount between the hands and massage into the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a Face Butter: Apply sparingly to dry-feeling areas as part of a richer routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a Hair Butter: Use a small amount on the ends or blend into a hair treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a Formulating Butter: Melt into the oil phase of balms, creams, and similar products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcessing Tip: Stir gently while cooling after melting to help reduce graininess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    Processing Tip: Avoid simply pouring melted shea into jars and leaving it to cool untouched, as this can encourage\n    grain formation.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShea Butter Safety Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor cosmetic use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatch test before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscontinue use if irritation occurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional guidance before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Q: Why can unrefined Shea Butter become grainy?\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  A: Different fatty acids in the butter can solidify at different rates if the cooling process is uneven.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Q: How can graininess be reduced?\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  A: Gentle, steady stirring during cool down helps distribute heat more evenly and encourages a smoother final texture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Q: Can Shea Butter be used on both skin and hair?\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  A: Yes, it is commonly used in both body care and hair-care products where a richer buttery feel is wanted.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Umuthi Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":19255141695584,"sku":"UB-0126","price":89.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":30307108421728,"sku":"UB-0127","price":209.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":30307108454496,"sku":"UB-0128","price":389.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":30307108520032,"sku":"UB-0129","price":759.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/3111\/7152\/products\/UmuthiUnrefinedSheaButter-100g.jpg?v=1629294172","url":"https:\/\/essentiallynatural.co.za\/products\/umuthi-shea-butter-unrefined","provider":"Essentially Natural","version":"1.0","type":"link"}