🧴 Virgin Shea Butter
Virgin Shea Butter – Unrefined Base for Body Butters, Balms & Soaps
Creamy, cosmetic-grade virgin shea butter in chunked form with a mild natural scent—ideal for rich body butters, balms, soaps, and moisturizing skin and hair formulas.
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100% Virgin Shea Butter (Unrefined, Cosmetic Grade)
Single-ingredient purity; no additives or fillers
Mild natural shea aroma; soft ivory/cream color
Chunked pieces for easy weighing and melting
Creamy, smooth melt for butters and balms
Batch-tested for quality
Botanical: Butyrospermum parkii
Processing: Unrefined (Virgin)
Sourced from West Africa (subject to change)
Maintains natural emollient profile
Ethically sourced supply chain
Quality verified by Duals Natural
Why Choose Our Shea Butter
Rich emollience: Naturally softening for body butters, balms, and creams
Mild scent: Natural shea aroma—easy to pair with essential oils
Easy to measure: Chunked pieces portion cleanly for consistent batches
Skin-friendly base: Ideal for dry skin formulas, soaps, and hair masks
Single ingredient: Pure shea butter, no additives or fillers
Form Chunks / Pieces
Color Ivory to Off-White
Grade Cosmetic Grade
Aroma Mild Natural Shea
Texture Creamy, Smooth Melt
How to Use
For body butters: Melt gently and blend with oils; whip for a light texture
For balms: Combine with waxes and oils for salves and lip balms
For soaps: Add as a conditioning fat for creamy lather
For hair masks: Warm and blend into deep-conditioning treatments
Pro Tip: Melt slowly over a double boiler. Blend with lighter oils for faster absorption, or whip after cooling for a fluffy butter.
Simple 3-Step Process
1
Measure
Portion chunks by weight for consistent batches
2
Melt
Use gentle heat/double boiler to preserve texture
3
Create
Blend into butters, balms, soaps, or hair masks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this shea butter cosmetic grade?
Yes. It is cosmetic-grade virgin white shea butter with a mild natural aroma and smooth melt, suitable for leave-on skin and hair products.
Does it have a strong scent?
No. It has a mild, natural shea scent that blends well with essential oils or fragrances.
How should I melt shea butter?
Melt slowly over a double boiler to maintain texture. For whipped butters, cool slightly and whip to incorporate air; for soaps, add as a conditioning fat.
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