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Organic Shea Butter, Refined, 1 kg

Name: Organic Shea Butter, Refined, 1 kg
Brand: Handymade
SKU: BUT101_1
Price: 21.19 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pack size100 g 250 g1 kg2.5 kg 10 kg 25 kg

Shea butter, refined, organic is a plant-based butter obtained from the kernels of the fruits of the African tree Vitellaria paradoxa (syn. Butyrospermum parkii ). full description

AvailabilityIn stock · 80 bal.

Product codeBUT101_1

Batch22506

Best before01/2028

€21.19incl. VAT€21.19/kg

Lowest price in the last 30 days: €21.19

Product description

Shea butter, refined, organic is a plant-based butter obtained from the kernels of the fruits of the African tree Vitellaria paradoxa (syn. Butyrospermum parkii). The base raw material is shea butter after pressing and subsequent refining, i.e. after a treatment that reduces the natural aroma, colour and part of the accompanying substances responsible for the typical pronounced character of unrefined butter. The result is a softer, lighter and more odor-neutral butter that is very well suited for use in cosmetic formulations where you do not want the raw material to influence the fragrance or colour of the final product. Handymade states for refined shea butter that it is a raw material free of odour and colour, and at the same time explains in its blog that refining and deodorisation improve processing comfort, although they change part of the original character of the butter.

In cosmetics, refined shea butter belongs among the universal lipid raw materials for balms, creams, body butters, protective sticks and richer anhydrous formulations. It is valued in particular for its softening, protective and smoothing effect, its ability to reduce an excessive feeling of skin dryness and for its good compatibility with oils, esters, waxes and other butters. Thanks to refining it is also suitable where a clean sensory profile, a delicate product colour and greater freedom in fragrancing are required. The Handymade butter category also states that plant butters soften and protect and give products a creamy consistency, and that they can be combined with vegetable oils, waxes and essential oils.

Key benefits

Softens and emolliently conditions the skin without the need for complex formulation.
Helps reduce the feeling of dryness and supports the comfort of skin exposed to cold, wind or frequent washing.
Creates a protective lipid film that improves the feeling of smoothness and suppleness.
Has a delicate colour and a faint odour, and therefore interferes less with the appearance and aroma of the finished product.
Combines well with other lipid components and helps build a richer, creamier texture.
Also suitable for more sensitive formulations where a more neutral sensory profile than with unrefined butter is desired.
Makes fragrancing easier because it does not mask added fragrances as strongly as unrefined shea butter.

Suitable for products such as

body butters and whipped butters
nourishing face and body creams
lip balms and protective sticks
regenerating balms for hands, elbows and heels
massage balms and richer emulsions
soaps and syndets as a re-fatting component
hair packs, masks and pomades for dry ends
protective products for winter weather

Use in formulation

Recommended dosage: typically 3 – 100 % depending on the product type and the desired texture.
Soluble in fats and oils, insoluble in water.
Miscible with vegetable oils, esters, waxes, emulsifiers and other butters.
Compatible with anhydrous balms, O/W and W/O emulsions and anhydrous oil–butter blends.
In emulsions it is usually incorporated into the oil phase, where it is allowed to melt evenly together with the other lipids.
In anhydrous products it is advisable to monitor the cooling curve, because with slow or uneven solidification the resulting texture may become grainy.
For a softer skin feel it is often combined with lighter oils or esters, and for higher firmness with waxes and harder butters.
At a higher proportion in the formulation it increases the density, nourishment and protective character of the product.

Safety and storage

Store in a well-closed container, in a dry place, protected from light and sources of heat.
With repeated heating and cooling the texture of the raw material may change, so it is advisable to handle it gently and without unnecessarily prolonged heating.
Remove with a clean, dry tool so that moisture and impurities are not introduced.
Before use in the final product we recommend carrying out a stability and compatibility test with the other ingredients of the formula.

FAQ

Why can shea butter become slightly grainy over time?

Graininess is usually a consequence of crystallisation of different fatty acids during unsuitable or too slow cooling. It is not a sign of deterioration but a physical change in structure. It can be limited by controlled melting and more even, faster cooling.

Is refined shea butter also suitable for whipped body butters?

Yes, it is very suitable for this, because it has a gentle odour profile and does not overpower added fragrances. In whipped textures it is often combined with liquid oils so that the result is lighter and more airy.

Is this butter also suitable for vegan cosmetics?

Yes, it is a raw material of plant origin, so it is suitable for vegan formulations, provided that the other ingredients used in the recipe correspond to this as well.

Can shea butter affect the hardness of a balm or a stick?

Yes, significantly. On its own it gives fullness and density, but the final firmness is still influenced by the ratio of waxes, liquid oils and other butters. For stick formulations it is always advisable to make a trial batch.

Is refined shea butter better than unrefined?

It is not universally better, but it is more practical in formulas where you need a neutral odour, a lighter colour and less impact of the raw material on the final sensory profile of the product. The choice depends on the goal of the formulation.

With which ingredients is shea butter often combined for a better feel on the skin?

It is often combined with jojoba, almond or apricot oil, or with light esters. Such a combination reduces the heavy feel on the skin while preserving the nourishing character of the product.

If you want to learn more about the benefits and use of plant butters, read our article Plant butters in cosmetics.
Also have a look at other plant butters offered by Handymade.sk.