Raw Shea Butter for Skin – 100% Pure, Unrefined & Fair Trade

Organic, Unrefined Shea Butter – A Historical African Tradition for Modern Skin and Haircare
We have 3 sizes:
8oz Amber Net Wt- 7.6oz
4oz Frosted Net Wt- 3.8oz
2oz Frosted Net Wt- 2oz
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed.
Processing Type: Unrefined, Unprocessed, Organic

For centuries, the rich, nourishing benefits of shea butter have been cherished across Africa, where it has been used for everything from skincare to hair care and even wound healing. Sourced from the nuts of the African shea tree, Shea butter wisdom has been passed down through generations to symbolize how nature provides everything we need.

Our historical apothecary honors this ancient tradition by using it in our products, and now we want to offer it to you. We source only the finest, organic, unrefined, and unprocessed shea butter, untouched by chemicals or harsh processing methods. Our shea butter preserves the purity and potency that have made it a beloved skincare staple for millennia.

History: Shea butter’s origins are deeply rooted in West African culture. Its uses include food, the M word, and cosmetics dating back at least 2000 years. In fact, archaeological evidence found at Kirikongo in Burkina Faso ( guess where we source ours—YEP in Burkina Faso!!) indicates that shea nuts were being processed and used as early as the first century CE. This discovery pushed back the previously assumed start date for shea butter production by a thousand years.

The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) produces fruits or kernels from which shea butter is extracted, and the fruit has always been revered for its nourishing properties. Cool fact: Shea butter has been traced back to ancient Egypt, where Queen Cleopatra reportedly used it for skincare. The tradition of shea butter production is primarily a woman’s domain in Africa, often serving as a sustainable economic opportunity. When searching for high-quality shea butter for our apothecary, we wanted to ensure it was sourced from fair-trade, organic, unrefined, and unprocessed sources, keeping it as historical as possible while also being as sustainable as possible. It is essential to us that the shea nut farmers and producers in Africa, particularly women, receive a fair price for their product, promoting sustainable and ethical practices that support community development.

Today, in a world filled with synthetic skincare options, we bring this ancient beauty secret into the modern era. Whether you’re looking to moisturize, soothe dry skin, or nurture your hair with nature’s finest, our shea butter offers a luxurious, all-natural solution that aligns with today’s clean, conscious beauty movement.

Experience the history, feel the purity, and embrace the beauty of nature in its most raw and powerful form.

Scent:
Unrefined Shea Butter has a bit of a scent: it’s naturally earthy and nutty, and often described as slightly sweet with a hint of roasted flavor. It’s not overpowering but more of a subtle, warm, comforting, neutral scent. Some people find it pleasant, while others might notice the scent’s more “natural” side, especially since it’s unrefined and unprocessed.