Pure shea butter considered to be high in vitamin/mineral content which is thought to benefit dry skin. Refined and deodorized with natural clays. Pronounced: Shh-aye
ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Measure and add to formula as directed.Recommended use levels: Cold & Hot Process Soaps: 3-5%Lotions: 3-100%Lip Products 5-100%
Common Uses:Cold & Hot Process Soap. Lotions. Lip Products.Points of Interest:High in vitamin and mineral content. Known to benefit dry skin. Melts at skin temperature. All Natural. Expeller Pressed. Refined and Deodorized with Natural Clays. Pronounced: Shh-ayeAverage Melt Point: 90º F.Cold & Hot Process Soapmaking Saponification Information:SAP NaOH .128, SAP KOH .179 Recommended Color Additives:Lotions: Powder Mica Recommended Aroma Additives:Lotions & Scrubs: Skin Safe Fragrance Oil - Maximum 3% Physical Form: Light Yellow Solid Solubility: Insoluble in Water Country of Origin: Ghana, West Africa Short Term Storage: Air tight container. Dark location. Cool room temperature. Long Term Storage:Removing air from storage container will delay oxidation and rancidity (may need to place in a smaller container). Refrigeration can extend shelf life.Best Used By: One year from date of purchase. Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.When making lotions, allow butter to soften via room temperature. If heated, rapid cooling will help prevent grittiness.
DIRECTIONS: Slowly stir melted product into the oil portion of your formulation. Common use levels are lip products 5-100%, cold process soap 3-6%, lotions and creams 3-5%. Can be applied directly to the skin.
TIPS: The average melting point for the butter is 90°F. Shea Butter will feel grainy when it is melted and rehardens. To avoid the gritty texture, heat the shea butter to 170-185°F and keep at a steady temperature for 10-15 minutes. Rapidly cool by placing the butter in refrigerator. Butters provide moisturizing properties to products. Test your final product to insure optimal performance.
STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location. When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase.
CAUTION: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.