Shea Butter (Organic & Fair Trade)
Pure, Natural, Handmade Premium Shea Butter
Experience the rich nourishment of our 100% Pure and Natural Shea Butter, handcrafted with love by hard-working women in Ghana.
Sourced directly from the natural landscapes of northern Ghana, our shea butter is a deeply moisturizing emollient that brings the luxury of nature into your daily care routine.
Key Benefits
Pure, raw, unrefined shea butter is renowned for its remarkable benefits for skincare. Extracted naturally from the nuts of the African shea tree, this luxurious butter is packed with essential fatty acids, vitamins A and E, and a host of nutrients that deeply moisturize, nourish, and rejuvenate the skin.
Its anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent choice for soothing irritation and promoting healing, while its rich texture forms a breathable barrier on the skin, locking in moisture and protecting against environmental damage.
Deep Moisturization: Shea butter is rich in fatty acids that provide intense moisture, keeping the skin hydrated and reducing dryness.
Nourishing Vitamins: It contains vitamins A and E, which promote skin health and improve texture by supporting cell regeneration.
Soothes Irritation: Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it can calm irritated skin, reducing redness and swelling.
Healing Properties: Its natural nutrients facilitate healing for minor cuts, burns, and even help in addressing conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Non-Comedogenic: Shea butter doesn't clog pores, making it ideal for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Enhances Elasticity: Regular use improves skin elasticity, reducing the visibility of stretch marks and scars.
Protects Against Environmental Damage: It forms a protective layer on the skin, safeguarding it against harsh weather and pollution.
Anti-Aging Benefits: The improved elasticity and deep hydration help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Features:
Ethically Sourced: Our shea butter is sustainably harvested in Ghana, supporting local communities and women artisans.
Rich Nourishment: Loaded with natural vitamins and fatty acids, this shea butter is perfect for softening and soothing dry skin.
Versatile Use: Ideal for skin, hair, and even DIY beauty treatments, ensuring your entire body gets the care it deserves.
Hypoallergenic: Gentle on sensitive skin, free from additives and artificial fragrances.
Eco-Friendly: Prepared using a waste to energy process that combats deforestation and packaged in recyclable materials to promote a sustainable environment.
Easily used in DIY skincare (checkout our free recipes or purchase a Recipe eBook full of high quality recipes)
Transform your skincare routine with the purity of nature and indulge in the soft, silky touch only handcrafted shea butter can provide.
Natural, unrefined shea butter handmade by hardworking women. Traditional techniques passed down through generations are used to craft every batch. No chemicals, no additives. Just pure, handmade shea butter, full of natural goodness.
And, added bonus, every order supports hard-working women in Ghana. See how in our Impact Report
How to Use
Shea butter can be used raw and applied directly to the skin for intense hydration. It is also a great butter to use in product formulations for creams, lotions, soaps, salves, shampoos, and more.
Looking for inspiration? Check out our recipes featuring shea butter here.
Product Specifications
SHEA BUTTER |
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Common Name |
Shea Butter |
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INCI Name |
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
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Appearance |
Solid but buttery texture at room temperature |
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Odor |
Light, slightly smoky scent |
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Color |
Ranges from off-white to buttery yellow. |
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Flash point |
>250°C (482°F) |
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Solubility |
Water-insoluble |
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Melting Point |
32 - 45°C / 89 - 113°F |
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Specific Gravity |
(H2O=1) @ 50°C: 0.89 |
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SAP Value |
0.13 |
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KOH Value |
0.20 |
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Label for Supply |
No hazard label required. This product is not classified as dangerous under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009. |
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Shelf Life |
2 years |
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Origin |
Ghana |
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Packaging |
250g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3kg, 5kg, 8kg, 10kg, 15kg, 19kg, 25kg |
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Certificate of Analysis |
Available here [request a copy] |
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) |
Available here [request a copy] |
Why Choose Baraka?
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HOW SHEA BUTTER IS MADE
Come with us to the wild shea forests of Ghana to see how the process of making shea butter begins. From there, we’ll explore all the steps involved in crafting raw, unrefined shea butter so that it’s ready for you to use and enjoy.
HANDCRAFTED SHEA BUTTER
FROM OUR HANDS TO YOURS
Handcrafted by women in Ghana using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Centuries of practice has taught them how to extract every bit of goodness from the shea nut, and that quality is now passed on in every package of shea butter and all the products made from it.
ALL NATURAL
No chemicals, additives, animal testing, or harsh industrial processing. Just pure, natural unrefined shea butter.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Every time you purchase Baraka’s shea butter you have a direct impact on the women, families, and communities in northern Ghana. Not only does your order provide the dignity of income to hardworking women but helps support educational and economic projects in the community.
BENEFITS
Our shea butter has lots of great benefits:
FAIR TRADE
All Baraka Shea Butter is community certified fair trade. We pride ourselves on the fair treatment of the women and producers. You can learn more about our agreement here.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY
Every purchase has a direct impact on hardworking women and families in northern Ghana. We believe in creating value chains that make a difference, from the women who make Baraka Shea Butter all the way through to the consumers who use products made from it.
RAW AND UNREFINED
Handcrafted using traditional techniques so you know you’re only getting natural shea butter with no added chemicals. Unrefined shea butter also retains all its amazing skin benefits (over 75% of bioactive ingredients like vitamin A & E can be lost in the refining process).
MOISTURIZING
Shea butter is very nourishing and also acts as an emollient to help protect the skin by sealing in moisture.
SOOTHING
This rich butter can help to calm skin irritations such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
PROMOTES HEALTHY SKIN
High in vitamins and fatty acids, shea butter can encourage new cell generation and boost collagen production. This could help to minimize the appearance of scars, fine lines and stretch marks with regular use.
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