Better Shea Butter Organic Raw Unrefined Shea Butter 1 lb Bar — Cold-Processed, USDA Organic Moisturizer & DIY Body/Face Base

Raw, USDA Certified Organic African shea butter in a 1 lb bar—pure, unrefined, and ideal as a moisturizer, hair treatment, or clean-beauty base.

This single-ingredient shea butter is cold-processed and unrefined to retain its natural vitamins, fatty acids and gentle aroma. Ethically sourced from a women's cooperative in Ghana, the butter arrives as an ivory bar with a mild nutty-smoky scent and a creamy, tacky texture that melts on contact. It works as a daily skin sealant, a concentrated hair balm, or the starting point for DIY lotions, lip balms and soap without added chemicals or solvents.

How do I use this shea butter on very dry skin?

Warm a small amount between your palms until it softens, then massage into targeted dry areas such as elbows, knees and heels. For intense repair, apply to damp skin after showering to lock in moisture and repeat nightly until skin texture improves.

• Apply a pea-to-nickel-sized amount for hands or face; larger for body areas
• Use after bathing on slightly damp skin to trap hydration
• Combine with a carrier oil for faster absorption if needed
• Use as an overnight treatment on cracked heels or dry cuticles

Can I use this shea butter for hair and scalp care?

Yes—its rich fatty acid profile helps condition dry, brittle hair and calm flaky scalps. Use sparingly as a leave-in hair balm on ends, or melt and deep-condition as a pre-wash treatment for improved manageability and shine.

• Small amount applied to ends tames frizz and seals split ends
• Melted and applied to scalp for a 20–60 minute deep-conditioning mask
• Mix with oils (coconut, jojoba) for a lighter, spreadable hair butter
• Works on natural, chemically-treated, and textured hair types

Is this product safe for DIY skincare and soap making?

This raw shea butter is hexane-free and contains no additives, making it a clean base for homemade balms, whipped butters, lotions, lip care and soap. Because it is unrefined, it retains natural antioxidants and a subtle scent—test small batches to adjust texture and fragrance to your recipe.

• Use as the primary butter for whipped body butter and lotion bars
• Blend with essential oils or botanical extracts for custom scents
• Melt-and-pour or cold-process soap formulations tolerate this unrefined butter well
• Store at room temperature away from direct heat to maintain consistency

How does ethical sourcing impact quality and sustainability?

This shea butter is produced by a women's cooperative in Ghana using traditional harvesting and cold-processing methods that preserve nutrients. Supporting cooperative production helps local economies and encourages sustainable practices in shea nut collection and processing.

• Sourced from a certified cooperative supporting women producers
• Cold-processed to maintain vitamins and fatty acids
• No chemical solvents or preservatives used in production
• Packaging and supply chain emphasize traceability and responsibility

Who is this for? If you want a single-ingredient, USDA Certified Organic shea butter to hydrate very dry skin, nurture dry or textured hair, or act as a clean base for DIY skincare, this 1 lb bar is built for those priorities. It’s especially suited to people who prefer minimally processed, ethically sourced ingredients and who enjoy creating their own lotions, balms, or soaps. Not recommended for those allergic to tree-nut products without a patch test first.

Ingredients

Organic Shea Butter