Organic Shea Butter

  • Exceptional product
  • 100% pure and natural
  • Ecocert
  • Organic Cosmetic
Very rich in unsaponifiables and vitamins, this butter is indispensable in your home skincare products. It protects, softens and restructures damaged skin. Incorporated into your hair care products, it nourishes and improves the hair and makes it shiny. This version of our shea butter is raw, unrefined and non-deodorised.

Dry hair

All hair types

£5.00

Price per L = £50

Organic Shea Butter
Organic Shea Butter
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Dry hair

All hair types

Properties

Uses

In practice

Features

Traceability and analysis

Storage and precautions

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Properties

Skin care

Hair care

Find out more

Properties

As a cosmetic ingredient, organic raw shea butter is known for the following properties:

  • Rich in karitene, vitamin A and terpene alcohols, which help to regenerate the skin against the damaging effects of the sun.

  • Rich in phytosterols, alpha and beta amyrin, it helps to calm and soothe tight, overheated skin.

  • Promotes healing thanks to the terpene alcohols (lupeol, pareol) and phytosterols it contains.

  • Deeply moisturises and nourishes the skin.

  • As a skin regenerator, it revitalises tissues and restores the skin's elasticity.

  • Prolongs tanning.

Indications

  • All skin types.

  • Sensitised and damaged skin (shaving, hair removal, laser, etc.).

  • Lips and dry areas of the face and body.

  • Products for skin exposed to extreme weather conditions.

  • Repair creams or balms for damaged hands (outdoor workers, intensive hand washing, cold).

Synergies

  • For sensitive skin: lavender, roman chamomile or blue cypress essential oils.

  • As an oily treatment for sensitive skin: calendula (CO2 extract and macerated oil).

  • In a soothing cream: yarrow and roman chamomile hydrosols.

Uses

Uses

As an ingredient in your cosmetic products, use:

  • Before and after sun lotions or body balms.

  • In nourishing body balms.

  • In soothing and protective lip balms.

  • In night care products for dry skin.

  • In soothing and regenerating products for sensitised skin.

  • In protective balms for scarred areas.

  • In satin body products.

  • In shower scrub butters.

  • In restorative hand balms.

  • As an active ingredient in lubricating soaps.

Uses

As an ingredient in your cosmetic blends to formulate:

  • Hair masks and balms for shiny hair.

  • Nourishing and restorative hair care for dry or Afro-style hair.

In practice

In practice

  • Add this butter as an ingredient in the oil base of your cosmetic creams, balms and sticks: from 1 to 80% for a balm and from 1 to 5% in an emulsion.

  • It can sometimes give a grainy texture. Stir well while cooling.

  • In the bath: mix into your bath products. Pour your mixture into the warm bath water for satin-smooth, protected skin.

In practice

This butter can be added as an ingredient in the oil phase of your cosmetic preparations for hair creams (conditioners, masks) and hair balms. Apply the mixture to your hair, concentrating on the ends. Massage into hair, then wrap with a warm towel. Leave in overnight if possible, then shampoo.

You can also add it as an ingredient in the oil phase of your hair repair preparations: apply to dry hair or Afro hair to restore shine and lustre to your hair.

Features

Our commitments

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Culture

  • Organic & wild (lot 22BEU0028)

  • Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com

Quality

100% pure and natural butter

Production process

Mechanical pressure

Part of the plant used

Sorted nuts

Botanical name

Butyrospermum parkii

Botanical family

Sapotaceae

Function

Cosmetic

Other names

Butter tree, vitellaria paradoxa

Oxidative potential

Low sensitivity

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference

0116801 - Organic Shea butter sample 10 ml

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Main packaging material

PP Pot

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Recyclability

Most packaging can be recycled

Traceability and analysis

Organoleptic properties

  • Appearance: solid butter with a waxy appearance at room temperature; oily above 34°C

  • Colour: light yellow to beige

  • Odour: characteristic of seeds with almond notes

  • Feel: rich and melting

Density

0.90 (density corresponds to density at 20°C)

Density at 40°C

0.89 (measured by the Aroma-Zone quality laboratory)

Melting point

35°C (measured by the Aroma-Zone quality laboratory)

Saponification index

160-200

Storage and precautions

Storage

Store in a dry place away from heat and light.

Precautions

Shea butter naturally contains latex and should therefore be avoided if you have a latex allergy.

Find out more

Shea butter is extracted from the fruit of the shea tree, which grows wild in the savannahs of West Africa. It can grow to more than 12 metres high and the trunk to two metres wide.

The flesh fruit resembles a small avocado. Its sweet, edible pulp contains a nut at its centre. When pressed, this produces Shea butter. This butter has been widely used for centuries in certain regions of Africa.

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Exceptional product

Aroma-Zone strives to offer you products of the highest possible quality. This stands for their composition, richness in active ingredients, scent, cultivation or geographical origin. This also applies to the way they are obtained and the quality and ethics of the producer's work.

Responsible Person

  • EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon

  • UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Tangy Mandarin lip balm (S. Macheteau)

BeautyLip care

  • 9g Shea butter

  • 3g Sesame oil

  • 3g organic beeswax

  • 1 teaspoonful of honey (manuka honey, for example)

  • 9 drops Mandarin essential oil

Directions: melt the wax and butter in the oil in a bain-marie. When the wax has melted, remove from the heat and place the container in a cold water bath to cool the preparation. Add the honey and mandarin essential oil and mix vigorously with a mini whisk. Pour immediately into a jar or stick mould before the mixture hardens.

Nourishing body balm with shea butter (S. Macheteau)

BeautyBody care

  • 60g shea butter

  • 20g baobab oil

  • 20g rice bran wax

  • 4 teaspoons plant-based glycerine

  • 20 drops Rof oman chamomile essential oil

  • 7 drops of natural vitamin E

Directions: melt the wax and butter in the carrier oil in a bain-marie. When the wax has melted, remove from the heat and leave to cool for a few minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and mix with a whisk or pestle. Pour into the jar before the mixture hardens.

Use: use in summer and winter to soothe, soften and rehydrate skin exposed to heat or cold.

Detangling balm with shea butter (S. Macheteau)

BeautyHair & nail care

  • 40 ml andiroba carrier oil

  • 25 ml verbena hydrosol

  • 3g shea butter

  • 4g rice bran wax

  • 1 teaspoon soy lecithin

  • 1 teaspoon plant-based glycerine

  • 30 drops of Litsea cubeba essential oil

  • 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract

  • 7 drops of natural vitamin E

Directions: melt the wax and butter in the carrier oil over a bain-marie. Remove from the heat and add the hydrosol in small quantities while emulsifying. Then add the soy lecithin. Next add the glycerine and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Use: apply a small dab of balm to the ends of your hair after shampooing. Massage into hair without brushing and rinse thoroughly.

Nourishing hand balm (H. Baron and T. Chagnoux)

BeautyBody care

For approximately 100g of balm:

  • Sweet almond oil: 40g

  • Olive oil: 30g

  • Shea butter: 15g

  • Beeswax: 10g

  • Glycerine: 5g

  • Lavender essential oil: 5 drops

  • Sandalwood essential oil: 5 drops

Directions: heat the wax, carrier oils and shea butter in a bain-marie. Mix the glycerine and essential oils in a container. When the wax has melted, remove it from the heat immediately. Leave to cool for a while, stirring occasionally, then add the essential oil mixture and transfer to a jar. Leave to cool.

Directions for use: you can use this balm as a mask. Generously coat your hands with it, put on cotton gloves and go to bed, leaving the balm to work.

Important information from Aroma-Zone: Beeswax acts as an emulsifier, making the emulsion "hold". However, for a much more stable emulsion that is easier to make, we recommend using an emulsifier. We also recommend that you add a preservative to preserve the emulsion.

Protective balm for fragile feet (H. Baron and T. Chagnoux)

BeautyBody care

For approximately 100 g of balm:

  • Shea butter: 50 g

  • Sweet almond oil: 30 g

  • Aloe vera gel: 15 g

  • Beeswax: 10 g

  • Glycerine: 5 g

  • Lemon essential oil: 10 drops

  • Mediterranean cypress essential oil: 10 drops

  • True lavender essential oil: 5 drops

  • Tea tree essential oil: 5 drops

Directions: Melt the shea butter and carrier oil in a bain-marie. Mix the aloe vera gel, glycerine and essential oils in a container. When the oils begin to cool, add the essential oil mixture and transfer to a jar. Leave to cool before use How to use: This balm is perfect as a thick layer to protect your feet during a run or hike, but it's also an excellent regular treatment that can be applied as a mask overnight by putting cotton socks on top. Sports people can also prep their feet by tanning them with fresh lemon juice Important notes from Aroma-Zone: beeswax acts as an emulsifier here, making the emulsion "hold". However, for a much more stable emulsion that is easier to make, we recommend using an emulsifier. In addition, we recommend that you add a preservative to preserve this blend.

Anti-wrinkle cream with royal jelly (S. Macheteau)

BeautyFacial skincare

  • 2 tablespoons shea butter

  • 1 tablespoon of argan carrier oil

  • 1 tablespoon of avocado carrier oil

  • 3 teaspoons of rose hydrosol

  • 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerine

  • 1 teaspoon honey and royal jelly mixture (10% fresh royal jelly and 90% honey)

  • 10 drops geranium EO

  • 6 drops of grapefruit seed extract

  • 2 drops of natural vitamin E

How to use: mix the carrier oils and butter until smooth. Gradually add the hydrosol while emulsifying. Add the vegetable glycerin, then the rest of the ingredients.

Delicate Day Cream (C. Clergeaud)

BeautyFacial skincare

  • Shea butter: 60 g

  • Rosehip oil: 100 ml

  • Argan oil: 1 tablespoon

  • Geranium essential oil: 10 drops

  • Carrot essential oil: 10 drops

Method: Melt the Shea butter with the oils in a bain-marie while stirring. Remove from the heat, add the essential oils and stir until cool. Pour into jars.

Night cream for all skin types (C. Clergeaud)

BeautyFacial skincare

  • Shea butter: 40g

  • Jojoba oil: 60g

  • Beeswax: 40g

  • Cinnamon infusion: 80g

  • Avocado oil: 1 tablespoon

  • Borage oil: 1 tablespoon

  • Orange juice: 1 tablespoon

  • Sandalwood essential oil: 5 drops

Directions: melt the shea butter and wax in a bain-marie while stirring. Remove from the heat and add the oils, orange juice, infusion and essential oil, stirring until cool. Pour into jars.

Important notes (Aroma-Zone): it's not easy to make a stable emulsion (cream, lotion) using only a wax. Waxes have a low emulsifying power, so we advise you to add an emulsifier. We also recommend adding a preservative.

Exotic protective cream (C. Clergeaud)

BeautyBody care

  • Shea butter: 80g

  • Sesame carrier oil: 20g

  • Ylang-ylang essential oil: 4 drops

  • Calendula infusion: 1 tablespoon

Directions: melt the shea butter with the oil in a bain-marie, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add the essential oil and infusion and stir until cool. Pour into jars and leave to cool.

Ideal cream (C. Clergeaud)

BeautyFacial skincare

  • Shea butter: 50g

  • Calophylla oil: 50 ml

  • Lemon essential oil: 2 drops

  • Ylang ylang essential oil: 2 drops

  • Geranium essential oil: 2 drops

Procedure: melt the shea butter gently over a bain-marie. Remove from the heat and stir in the oil and essential oils.

Liquorice cream for clear skin (S. Macheteau)

BeautyFacial skincare

For a 50 ml glass jar

  • Equipment: 1 saucepan, 1 pestle and mortar, 1 mini whisk and 1 weighing scale.

  • Aloe vera macerated oil: 15g

  • Organic rosemary verbenone hydrosol: 5g

  • Lanolin plant substitute: 2g

  • Rice bran wax: 2g

  • Shea butter: 1g

  • Liquorice powder: 1 teaspoon

  • Propolis plant tincture: 5 drops

  • Natural vitamin E: 4 drops

Directions: pour the aloe vera macerated oil, rice bran wax and shea butter into the mortar. Heat the mixture in a saucepan over a bain-marie until the rice wax and shea butter have completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat and wait for the mixture to cool slightly. Add the rosemary hydrosol in small streams, drawing figures of eight with the pestle in the mortar to set the emulsion. Add the liquorice powder, lanolin plant substitute, propolis plant tincture and vitamin E, continuing to make the figure of eight motion with the pestle. Pour the mixture into the jar and store in a cool place.

Aroma-Zone important note: it is not easy to create a stable emulsion (cream, lotion) using only a wax. Waxes have a low emulsifying power, so we advise you to add an emulsifier. We also recommend adding a preservative to ensure that the preparation is preserved.

Hand cream (D. Maria)

BeautyBody care

Oily phase

  • Avocado oil: 10g

  • Shea butter: 10g

  • Beeswax: 4g

  • Lanolin: 6g

  • Aqueous phase

  • Lemon balm hydrosol: 24g

  • Soap flakes: 2g

Directions: heat the oil and water phases separately in a double boiler at around 65°C, then add the water phase to the oil phase while hot, slowly and with vigorous stirring.

Important notes (Aroma-Zone): it is not easy to make a stable emulsion (cream, lotion) using only a wax. Waxes have a low emulsifying power, so we advise you to add an emulsifier. In addition, we recommend adding a preservative to ensure that the product is preserved.

Protective lip cream (C. Clergeaud)

BeautyLip care

  • Shea butter: 15g

  • Sweet almond or jojoba carrier oil: 12 ml

  • Rose hydrosol: 5-10 ml

  • Lemon essential oil: 1 drop

Directions: melt the shea butter with the oil in a bain-marie, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add the hydrosol and essential oil and stir until cool. Pour into jars.

Important notes (Aroma-Zone): it's not easy to make a stable emulsion (cream, lotion) without an emulsifier. We recommend adding an emulsifier. We also recommend adding a preservative to make your product last longer.

Revitalising cream with bamboo sap (S. Macheteau)

BeautyFacial skincare

  • 1-2 tablespoons sesame oil (depending on desired consistency)

  • 1 level tablespoon of shea butter

  • 3 teaspoons of ancient rose floral water

  • 1 teaspoon of bamboo sap powder

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine

  • 9 drops of geranium essential oil (1% dilution)

  • 6 drops of grapefruit seed extract

  • 2 drops of natural vitamin E essential oil

Method: mix the butter and oil with a pestle and mortar until you obtain a smooth, creamy texture. Gradually add the floral water while emulsifying. Stir in the glycerine to add shine and a velvety texture, followed by the bamboo sap. Finally, add the remaining ingredients and blend.

Important notes (Aroma-Zone): it's not easy to make a stable emulsion (cream, lotion) without an emulsifier, so we recommend adding one.

Tart and refreshing citrus creams (S. Macheteau)

BeautyFacial skincare

  • 2 tablespoons shea butter

  • 2 tablespoons oil of your choice (e.g. Jojoba oil)

  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom hydrosol

  • 10 drops mandarin essential oil

  • 2 drops of lemon essential oil

  • 1 teaspoon of acerola powder

  • 12 drops of grapefruit seed extract

  • 5 drops of natural vitamin E

Directions: In a pestle and mortar, crush the butter and one tablespoon of carrier oil until you obtain a thick, lump-free cream. Slowly and gradually add the hydrosol while emulsifying. While still stirring, gradually add the second tablespoon of carrier oil. Finally, while still stirring, add the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into the jar.

Important notes (Aroma-Zone): it's not easy to make a stable emulsion (cream, lotion) without an emulsifier, so we recommend adding one.

Directions for use: apply daily to the face to deeply moisturise and nourish.

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"Votre beauté au naturel" by Chantal Clergeaud

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'Making Aromatherapy Creams & Lotions: 101 Natural Formulas to Revitalize & Nourish Your Skin' by Donna Maria

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"Cosmétiques naturels" by Hélène Baron and Tiphaine Chagnoux

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'90 recettes de beauté Organic à faire soi-même' by S. Macheteau and Vanina Guet

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"Secret de beauté au naturel" by Amélie Brochier

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"Skin care with essential oils" by Chantal Lacroix