Question 1

Which butter should I use in a whipped body butter?

Accepted Answer

The base is creamy shea butter, which whips well and suits every skin type. If the result needs to hold its shape in a warmer room, blend in a share of a harder butter with a higher melting point – cocoa or kokum. You then fine-tune the final spreadability with a smaller share of a liquid oil, sweet almond for instance.

Question 2

What is the difference between refined and unrefined shea butter?

Accepted Answer

Unrefined shea butter keeps its natural aroma, colour and bioactive compounds, so it is chosen wherever the raw material is meant to speak for itself. Refined shea is pale and unscented – ideal under fragrance and essential oils. We keep both in organic quality as well, plus a version with borututu root: five lines in all, from 100 g to 25 kg.

Question 3

Which butter suits sensitive and baby skin?

Accepted Answer

The safest choices are shea, cocoa and avocado butter – they contain no irritants and protect the skin against moisture loss. For baby care reach for the refined versions without a pronounced scent. Store butters at 15–25 °C out of direct sunlight so that they keep their properties as long as possible.

Question 4

How do butters affect the stability and texture of a cream?

Accepted Answer

Butters with a higher melting point firm up the structure of an emulsion, stabilise viscosity and add creaminess; combined with oils they produce a rich texture that still spreads well. The ratio of solid butter to liquid oil is the main lever for adjusting consistency, so add hard cocoa or kokum gradually, a few per cent at a time.

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