Our Unrefined Organic Virgin Natural Shea Butter is considered to be high in vitamin and mineral content. AKA Shea Nut Butter
Our Organic Virgin Shea Butter is a pale tan or slightly yellowish color. It is manually extracted from the Shea nut and not chemically refined. It does have a characteristic "Shea" oder which is very strong in the raw butter. Most of the Shea smell is usually lost in hot and cold process soap making. Virgin Shea butter is a soft solid at room temperature.
Traditionally Shea butters have been known to be used in Africa for cooking, medical and cosmetic applications. The primary use of virgin Shea nut butter in the United States is for cosmetic applications. Virgin Shea Butter is an incredible emollient due to it's non-saponifiable components. Namely it's unique fatty acid profile. Virgin Shea Butter is also thought to contribute to increased skin elasticity.
High vitamin A, E and C and mineral content are retained due to manual processing. Shea butter is thought to benefit dry skin. Melts at skin temperature. All Natural.
Refined oils generally don’t contain allergens. However, as this product is a virgin oil out of caution assume it contains tree nut allergens.
*Note color variation may occur due to crop source and environmental situations.
Helpful Product Information:
Only remove necessary amount needed from container. Allow to reach room temperature naturally when making bath and body products. Rapid heating may result in grittiness. To avoid gritty feeling cool quickly.
This is a food grade product for industrial and professional use only.
Melt Point:
89-113ºF
Processing:
Unrefined (Virgin)
Common Uses:
Cold & Hot Process Soap,Lotions, Lip Products.
Cold & Hot Process Soapmaking Saponification Information:
SAP Converted -NaOH .128
SAP Converted - KOH .179
Physical Form: Off-White Solid
Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Country of Origin: West Africa
SDS
Storage:
Remove excess air from product to prevent oxidation and rancidity. Decrease air tight container size as needed. Refrigerate if possible otherwise use a cool and dark room.
Best Used By: One year from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.
| California Prop 65 Statement: |
This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.
This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) and are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a). |
Certifications: Organic
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Butyrospermum parkii
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Shea Butter
CAS# 68424-60-2
TERMS
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This information is for general research purposes only and is not a representation or warranty of any kind. This material is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The user of this material is solely responsible for determining fitness for any particular use; requesting and reviewing the applicable Safety Data Sheet; and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Candle Cocoon's standard terms and conditions apply. Purchaser is responsible for testing of all products.
