Product Description

General Description  

Unrefined shea butter is a traditionally crafted natural fatty substance. The butter is extracted from a seed kernal of the

karite tree in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The shea butter is natural, unrefined and in a pure form.

Specifications
Scientific Name: Butyrosperum parkii
Color- Cream with Yellow Hint                                  
Odor-  Characteristic
Melting Point- *2 **5 degrees C
Free Fatty Acids- <3.5%
Peroxide Value-
Unsaponifiables- >6%
Water Content- <0.2%
Insoluable Impurities- <1%
Acid Value- 6.0 max. mgKOH/g
Saponification Value- ******5 mgKOH/g
Microbiology- Satisfactory

Storage
Store in a cool, dark place away from natural sunlight.  
Unrefined shea butter should be stored in sealed plastic sacks or plastic containers.

Uses  
Unrefined shea butter is used as a good emollient and moisturizer for the skin due to the unique combination of

triglycerides and high unsaponifiable content. It has moisturizing and regenerative properties that soothes and protects

skin. Unrefined shea butter is smooth to the skin which makes it excellent for face, hand and body care products.
Other suggested uses include lip balms, soaps, body butters, ointments, after sun care and bath products.

Packaging
Packaged in *5 kg (*5 lb) plastic lined and sealed cartons.