Our Earth's Secrets Unrefined Shea Butter 2 lb - Top Grade Ivory, Raw & Nutrient-Rich for DIY Skin & Hair

Our Earth's Secrets Unrefined Shea Butter (Top Grade, 2 lb) is a hand-cut, ivory raw shea butter from Africa, preserved intact for use in homemade body butters, scrubs, salves, and other skincare creations.

Harvested and prepared using traditional methods, this ivory raw shea butter is offered in a 2-pound block and kept unrefined to maintain its natural vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. The color ranges from creamy to pale yellow-gray with a mild nutty aroma that signals minimal processing. It’s sold as a cosmetic ingredient for formulators, makers, and home users who want a pure base for skin and hair applications.

What makes this shea butter “top grade” and different from refined varieties?

Top grade here means the butter is minimally processed and hand-cut instead of being fully melted and reformed, which helps retain more of the plant-derived nutrients and natural scent. Unlike refined shea that can be deodorized and bleached, this raw, ivory butter preserves its characteristic texture and beneficial lipid profile, giving you a more authentic base for formulations.

• Hand-cut blocks to avoid excessive heating or chemical refining.
• Ivory color indicates minimal bleaching or deodorizing.
• Retains vitamins A, E, F, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.
• Subtle nutty aroma from natural processing — no synthetic fragrances.

How do I use this raw shea butter in DIY skincare and hair recipes?

This shea butter melts easily when warmed and blends well with carrier oils, butters, waxes, and essential oils to create a wide variety of personal-care products. Start by gently melting small portions in a double boiler or water bath; combine with other ingredients and cool to form body butters, lotion bars, salves, or hair masks.

• Warm gently for emulsions, then whip for fluffy body butters.
• Combine with beeswax and oils for lotion bars or balm recipes.
• Add to scrub bases for a richer, more moisturizing texture.
• Use as a conditioner or pre-shampoo mask for dry hair ends.

How should I store and handle a 2-pound block to keep it fresh?

Store the block in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources to avoid softening or subtle oxidation. Keep the container closed to limit air exposure; for long-term storage, sealed food-grade or cosmetic-grade containers and cool pantry conditions work well.

• Keep in airtight container to protect scent and quality.
• Room temperature storage is fine; avoid high heat or humidity.
• Scoop with a clean utensil to prevent contamination.
• Refrigerate only if you need firmer consistency for specific formulas.

What practical details should makers know about working with this butter?

The butter’s unrefined nature means slight color or aroma variations between batches, which is normal and does not indicate inferior quality. Because it is raw and unprocessed, always test a small patch when using it in personal products and label handmade goods with ingredients for consumer transparency.

• Expect natural variations in color from cream to pale yellow-gray.
• Use clean utensils and equipment to prevent contamination.
• Patch-test finished products when used on sensitive skin.
• Label DIY products with ingredient list and batch date for safety.

Who is this for? This 2-pound block of Our Earth's Secrets Ivory Raw Unrefined Shea Butter is aimed at craft formulators, small-batch makers, and home crafters who prefer an authentic base ingredient for creams, balms, salves, hair treatments, and other personal-care projects. It’s also suitable for anyone seeking a high-quality, minimally processed butter to add nourishing lipids and natural vitamins to homemade skincare. Avoid using this product where medical treatment is required; it is intended as a cosmetic and formulation ingredient.

Ingredients

Unrefined Shea Butter