Shea Butter

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 the Northern and western parts of Nigeria, West Africa. The shea butter is natural, unrefined and in a pure form.

 

Specifications

     Scientific Name: Butyrosperum parkii

     Color- Cream with Yellow Hint   , Ivory colour                                

     Odor-  Characteristic

     Melting Point- *2 **5 degrees C

     Free Fatty Acids- 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.