Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter - 500G

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Umuthi Unrefined Shea Butter is a 100% pure unrefined plant butter from Vitellaria paradoxa , used to moisturise the face, body and hair and to add richness to DIY cosmetic formulas. It has a rich, buttery texture that melts with warmth, making it useful in body butters, balms, creams and richer hair-care applications.

It can be used neat or blended into oil-based and emulsified products. This product is recommended for cosmetic use only. Why we love it: Unrefined shea butter is one of the most dependable rich-butter staples in natural body care. It brings a fuller, more natural character than refined options and works beautifully across direct-use body care and DIY formulation.

Key Properties 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 What It's Used For 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 Who It's For 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 How To Use 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. Safety Instructions 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 FAQs 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.