From the nut of
the fruit of the African karite tree, this amazing emollient is known for it's
skin moisturizing properties as well as it's ability to minimize scarring and
stretch marks. Anti-aging and natural UV protection properties. It has also
been said to help speed the healing of burns and cracked skin. Our shea butter
is the white refined odorless shea butter.
Use in soaps at
2-8% as a super fatting ingredient or in Body Butter or Scrubs!
Saponification Information (SAP Values):
SAP NaOH .128, SAP KOH .179
Recommended
Colorants For Finished Products:
CP & HP Soap: Mica, Soap Stable Gel Tone Colorants, Soap Stable Oxides
Lotions: FD&C Liquid Dyes, Cosmetic Grade Gel Tone Colorants, Mica.
Scrubs: Mica
Physical
Charachteristics:
White to off white
Solid Butter. Insoluble in water.
Storage:
Store in an air tight container in a dark location with a cool room
temperature. Removing air from container will delay oxidation and rancidity.
Adding Vitamin E and refrigeration can both extend shelf life.
Best Used By:
Two years from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing:
Two years from manufacturing date.
INCI Name:
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
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