Certified organic shea nut butter, pressed from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It arrives as a firm, ivory-coloured butter that softens between your fingers and melts at close to body temperature, with the mild, nutty aroma natural shea is known for.

One ingredient, nothing blended in — no oils, waxes, fragrance or preservatives.

The 200g size suits first projects and recipe testing — enough for a small batch of balms, a couple of jars of whipped body butter, or a trial soap batch before you scale up.

What makers use it for

• Cold process and melt-and-pour soap, where it adds hardness and a conditioning feel
• Whipped body butters and body creams
• Lip balms, salves and solid lotion bars
• Hair masks, curl creams and beard balms
• Straight from the jar as a rich moisturiser for dry skin

Working with it

Melt gently over low heat or in a double boiler — overheating and fast cooling is what causes shea to turn grainy. Cool it quickly once melted to keep the texture smooth. Many cold process soap recipes use it at around 5–15% of the oil weight, while whipped body butters often run much higher.

Why choose this one

• Certified organic shea nut butter — a single ingredient
• No added oils, waxes, fragrance, colour or preservatives
• Firm at room temperature, melts on contact with skin
• Natural nutty aroma, not deodorised with additives
• Supplied in Australia

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep the container sealed. Shea softens in warm weather; if it melts and resets it is still usable, though the texture may become grainy.

Before you start

Intended as a cosmetic and soap-making ingredient. Shea comes from a tree nut, and as with any new skincare ingredient it is worth patch testing before wider use.

Size: 200g