Pure Shea Butter
Nourishing
Protective
£3.50
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Pure Shea Butter
100 ml

Foraged

100% Pure And Natural
Uses
Use as a cosmetic ingredient in your blends:
Before and after sun emulsions or body balms
Nourishing body balms
Soothing and protective lip balms
Night-time facial care for dry skin
Soothing and invigorating products for delicate or sensitive skin
Satin body products
Shower scrub butters mixed with oils and exfoliants
Mixed with an active oil blend to soothe muscle tension before and after sport.
Restorative hand balms
As an active superfatting ingredient for making "superfatted" soaps.
Uses
For use as an ingredient in the following blends:
Hair masks and balms to add shine
Nourishing and repairing treatments for dry or Afro-style hair
Properties
As a cosmetic ingredient, plant-based shea butter (wild) is recognised for the following properties:
Soothing effects, it calms and relieves tight skin (phytosterols, alpha and beta amyrin).
Promotes skin restructuring thanks to the terpene alcohols (lupeol, pareol) and phytosterols it contains.
Moisturises* and deeply nourishes the skin.
As a skin regenerator, it revitalises tissues and restores the skin's elasticity .
Prolongs the effects of tanning
Indications
All skin types
Skin prone to irritation (shaving, hair removal, laser, etc.)
Lips and dry areas of the face and body
After-sun care or for skin exposed to extreme weather conditions
Hands of manual workers or those exposed to frequent washing (garages, building trades, etc.)
Properties
As a hair improvement ingredient, plant-based shea butter (wild) is known for the following properties:
Makes hair shiny and improves appearance.
Deeply nourishes the hair fibre.
Prolongs and protects hair colours.
Indications
Dry, brittle or split hair
Products for frizzy and afros hair
Coloured hair
For the skin
As this butter is quite hard at room temperature, it should be mixed with your oil blend (more or less rich in carrier oils and butters) to make a balm (a mixture of 1 to 80%) or incorporated as a fat in an emulsion (1 to 5%).
It can sometimes feel grainy: stir well while cooling.
In your bath formula, for satin-smooth, protected skin.
In your body blend, for skin care, focusing on dry areas of the body (elbows, hands, feet, legs).
Instant recipe by Aroma-Zone
Cleansing liniment
Shea butter
1 g

Jojoba botanical oil
4 g

Lime water
5 g

White beeswax
1 PINCH spoonful
Step 1
Melt the wax and butter in the carrier oil in a bain-marie.
Step 2
Remove from the heat and add the slaked lime (previously heated to 70°C) in small streams while emulsifying.
Tip: If the liniment "sets" when it's too cold, run the bottle under a stream of hot water for a few moments.
PINCH spoon = Aroma-Zone stainless steel spoon
Synergies
For delicate or sensitive skin: spike lavender, Roman chamomile or blue cypress essential oils..
For sensitive skin oil products: calendula (CO2 extract and macerated oil).
For a soothing cream: yarrow and Roman chamomile hydrosols.
In practice
Use as an oil phase in making a balm, conditioner, shampoo or hair mask.
Mixed into your hair blend: Apply this mask to your hair, concentrating on the ends. Massage into hair then wrap with a warm towel. Leave in overnight if possible, then shampoo.
Instant recipe by Aroma-Zone
Shine and vitality mask
Shea butter
5 g

Sapote botanical oil
5 g
Cade juniper essential oil
4 drops
Clary sage essential oil
4 drops
Step 1
Crush the butter in the carrier oil using a pestle and mortar.
Step 2
Add the essential oils.
Step 3
Apply all over the hair.
Step 4
Leave on for 1 hour before rinsing with a mild shampoo.
Synergies
To make your hair colour last longer: tucuma butter and buriti carrier oil.
To improve hair condition and make it shiny: ceramides, castor oil, ylang-ylang essential oil.
Hair care products for blonde hair or highlights: German chamomile essential oil and hydrosol and turmeric powder (emulsion).
Hair care products for brown hair: walnut husk and chestnut henna (emulsion).
Culture
Foraged
Quality
100% pure and natural butter
Production process
Manual mechanical pressing, followed by purification using physical processes without solvents or chemical raw materials: decolourisation by filtration through bleaching earths and activated carbon, vacuum deodorisation using steam.
Part of the plant extracted
Nuts
Botanical name
Butyrospermum parkii
Botanical family
Sapotaceae
Function
Cosmetic ingredients
Other names
Butter tree, Vitellaria paradoxa
Oxidative potential
Not very sensitive
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Find out more
Shea butter is extracted from the fruit of the Shea tree, which only grows wild in the savannahs of West Africa. It can grow to more than 12 metres in height and its stalk can be 2 metres wide. The fleshy fruit resembles a small avocado. Its sweet, edible pulp contains a nut at its centre, which when pressed yields shea butter. This butter has been widely used for its many virtues for centuries in certain regions of Africa.
It is also part of the Senegalese pharmacopoeia, where it is traditionally recommended as an anti-inflammatory to soothe sprains, aches and rheumatism.
Its fatty acid composition gives it outstanding moisturising* and nourishing properties.
But it is above all in its unsaponifiable fraction, the highest compared to other plant butters, that we should look for the undeniable properties of this butter, making it a calming, soothing, restorative ingredient for sensitive skin or skin subjected to extreme climatic conditions.
Shea butter, whose name means "life" in the African dialect, is an essential butter for making your own homemade cosmetics.
*moisturises the upper layers of the epidermis
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: solid butter at room temperature; oily above 37°C
Colour: creamy white
Odour: very slight, characteristic of seeds with almond notes
Feel: rather hard with a rich texture
Density
0.91 (density corresponds to density at 20°C)
Density at 40°C
0.89 (measured by the Aroma-Zone quality laboratory)
Melting point
37°C (measured by the Aroma-Zone quality laboratory)
Saponification index
160-200
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.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
00740 - Pure Shea butter 100 ml
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) pot
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 65% recycled material.
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
Reference
00741 - Pure Shea butter 500 ml
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) pot
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 75% recycled material.
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
EO = Essential Oil
VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil
9 g Shea butter
3 g Sesame oil
3 g 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.
90 g organic shea butter
10 ml argan carrier oil
10 ml macadamia carrier oil
10 ml Chilean rosehip seed carrier oil
1 tsp aloe vera gel
10 drops gum rockrose essential oil
10 drops neroli essential oil
7 drops of natural vitamin E
Directions: Crush the butter and carrier oils with a pestle to obtain a smooth, creamy paste. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and pour the balm into its jar.
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 recommend adding an emulsifier. In addition, we recommend adding a preservative to ensure that this blend is preserved.
Use: Every evening for 1 month, massage a large dab of this creamy balm into the affected areas. Do not use during pregnancy due to the presence of essential oils.
60 g shea butter
20 g baobab oil
20 g rice bran wax
4 teaspoons plant-based glycerine
20 drops Roman 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.
40 ml andiroba carrier oil
25 ml verbena hydrosol
3 g shea butter
4 g rice bran wax
1 teaspoon soy lecithin
1 teaspoon plant-based glycerine
30 drops Litsea cubeba essential oil
20 drops 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.
For approximately 100 g of balm:
Sweet almond oil: 40 g
Olive oil: 30 g
Shea butter: 15 g
Beeswax: 10 g
Glycerine: 5 g
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 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.
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.
70 ml grape seed oil
10 ml Coconut oil
20 g stearic acid
10 g Shea butter
4 g Beeswax
15 drops aromatic Coconut extract
15 drops Vanilla extract
10 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil
6 drops of natural vitamin E
Procedure: Melt the beeswax in the carrier oil and steraric acid in a bain-marie. Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into a glass jar and leave to cool. When the wax begins to set but remains soft, place a cotton wick in the centre of the glass. Light the candle, wait for the wax to melt and then extinguish the flame.
How to use: Apply the treatment to the skin or hair (the wax should be soft but cool!).
9 g organic shea butter
6 g Jojoba oil
3 g beeswax
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine
15 drops Vanilla extract
3 drops Bergamot essential oil
3 drops Ylang-Ylang essential oil
Procedure: Melt the butter and wax in the carrier oil and glycerine in a double boiler. When the wax has melted, remove from the heat and wait for the mixture to cool. Add the vanilla extract and essential oils, then mix with a hand blender. Pour the mixture immediately into a 15 ml jar before it hardens.
Use: Apply a dab of concrete to the inside of the wrists and the neck.
9 g organic Shea Butter
6 g Camellia Oil
3 g Mimosa Wax
1 tablespoon vegetable glycerine
10 drops Jasmine absolute
10 drops Bourbon Geranium essential oil
10 drops Rhododendron essential oil
Directions: Melt the Shea butter and Mimosa wax with the Camellia oil in a bain-marie over a low heat. Remove the pan from the heat when the wax has melted and wait for the preparation to cool. Add the vegetable glycerine, the absolute and the two essential oils, then mix with a mini whisk. Immediately pour the preparation into a 15 ml jar before it hardens.
2 tablespoons Shea butter
1 tablespoon Argan carrier oil
1 tablespoon avocado carrier oil
3 teaspoons Rose hydrosol
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine
1 teaspoon honey and royal jelly mixture (10% fresh royal jelly and 90% honey)
10 drops Geranium EO
6 drops 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.
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.
Shea butter: 40 g
Jojoba oil: 60 g
Beeswax: 40 g
Cinnamon infusion: 80 g
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. In addition, we recommend adding a preservative to ensure that the product is preserved.
Shea butter: 80 g
Sesame carrier oil: 20 g
Ylang-Ylang ssential 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.
Shea butter: 50 g
Calophylla oil: 50 ml
Lemon ssential oil: 2 drops
Ylang ylang ssential oil: 2 drops
Geranium ssential 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.
For a 50 ml glass jar
Equipment: 1 saucepan; 1 mortar; 1 pestle; 1 mini whisk; 1 weighing scale.
Aloe vera macerated oil: 15 g
Organic Rosemary verbenone hydrosol: 5 g
Lanolin plant substitute: 2 g
Rice bran wax: 2 g
Shea butter: 1 g
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 8s with the pestle on the bottom of the mortar to set the emulsion. Add the liquorice powder, lanolin plant substitute, propolis plant tincture and vitamin E, continuing to make figure-of-eight movements 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.
Oily phase
Avocado oil: 10 g
Shea butter: 10 g
Beeswax: 4 g
Lanolin: 6 g
Aqueous phase
Lemon balm hydrosol: 24 g
Soap flakes: 2 g
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.
Shea butter: 15 g
Sweet almond or jojoba carrier oil: 12 ml
Rose hydrosol: 5 to 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 keep your product for longer.
1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil (depending on desired consistency)
1 level tablespoon Shea butter
3 teaspoons Ancient Rose floral water
1 teaspoon Bamboo sap powder
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine
9 drops Geranium essential oil (1% dilution)
6 drops grapefruit seed extract
2 drops of natural vitamin E essential oil
Method: Mix the butter and oil with a pestle until you obtain a smooth, creamy texture with no lumps. 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. We recommend adding an emulsifier.
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 Lemon essential oil
1 teaspoon Acerola powder
12 drops grapefruit seed extract
5 drops of natural vitamin E
Directions: In a mortar, crush the butter and one tablespoon of carrier oil with a pestle 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. We recommend adding an emulsifier. Directions for use: Apply daily to the face to deeply moisturise and nourish.
Solid form (cream)
Peppermint essential oil: 0.5 ml
Blue tansy essential oil: 0.5 ml
Katafray essential oil: 0.5 ml
Helichrysum essential oil: 1 ml
Evening primrose oil: 5 ml
Argan oil: 5 ml
Calendula oil: 5 ml
Eucerin pH5 (or shea butter): add up to 100 g as required for product optimisation
Use: 2 to 3 topical applications a day until noticeable improvement.
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Supplier documentation
"Votre beauté au naturel" by Chantal Clergeaud
'Making Aromatherapy Creams & Lotions: 101 Natural Formulas to Revitalize & Nourish Your Skin' by Donna Maria
"Cosmétiques naturels" by Hélène Baron and Tiphaine Chagnoux
'90 recettes de beauté Organic à faire soi-même' by S. Macheteau and Vanina Guet
"Secret de beauté au naturel" by Amélie Brochier
"Skin care with essential oils" by Chantal Lacroix
Frequently Asked Questions
I ordered two essential oils and shea butter, and both products are of excellent quality. I particularly appreciated the detailed descriptions and the fairly fast delivery. I have already recommended the site to friends and will definitely order again. Thank you very much!
Ideal for very dry or even flaky skin. Very little is needed, warm it well in your hand, after application your skin will feel supple and no longer tight.
Great raw product
Excellent for repairing the skin on very dry heels
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