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In today's edition we plan to go over some of the most obvious things to know when using shea butter. We have been working with Shea Butter for over 3 years and have gotten to a point where we feel very comfortable with knowing the signs of good shea butter. Today we give those pointers to you.
When we first started out. We knew that shea butter was good for you. BUT had no idea of the different qualities and grades shea butter is available in, the things to look out for and when to stay away from Shea Butter.
The things you don’t know until you know. Today you get to know! So let's get to it.
What is the purest form of Shea Butter?
Grade A unrefined raw shea butter is the purest form of shea you can get! This is the grade where you will get the most benefits from shea. And all of its amazing qualities.
Any shea used for commercial use has to carry a grade of either A, B or C.
C being the most refined shea butter u can find. You can tell it's grade C because this butter will be completely white.
As opposed grade A butter which will be a cream to grayish yellow.
How can I tell if my shea butter is pure?
The answer to this is it varies.
Because each harvest can be different from tree to tree no 2 batches of Shea will be the same. An important fact to keep in mind.
A common way to see that you have pure Shea butter is it’s nutty aroma and cream to yellowish grayish color.
If your Shea smells of nutty and woodsy aromas and has a tinted hue this could be raw unrefined grade A Shea butter. Keep that supplier close to you!
Keep in mind that the shelf life of the shea will also play a role in its color and smell. Shea butter cannot always be temperature controlled when being imported and exported and some batches may go bad faster than others.
When should I not use Shea butter?
When Shea butter has gone bad it will give off a rancid bad smell. Not to confuse it with its woodsy nutty and natural smell.
If you’re Shea butter smells rancid moldy humid or bad in any way stop use immediately.
If you’re Shea has changed color to a dull and flat grayish to blackish color stop using it.
These may be signs that your Shea butter has gone bad.
Shea butter is very sensitive to light and heat. Keeping your shea butter should include a cool and dark place along with dark jars. To ensure the longest life possible on your shea.
Is Shea butter good for all skin types?
Shea butter is a noncomedogenic and will not clog pores but it is a nut that can become greasy when over used.
We recommend Shea butter for a more aging dry skin. Aging skin tends to be less malleable and more stubborn to get moisturizers to penetrate.
If you’re in your 20s chances are you have a big routine and that includes body care. If it doesn’t it’s time to start.
Yes shea butter is good for all skin types but recommended more for again or dry skin that needs the extra moisturize, protection and overall goodness that shea butter provides.
What have we learned?
There are different types of shea butter used for commercial use. It is identified by its given grade ranging from A to E. A being the purest raw unrefined form and E being the most contaminated and least refined. Only grades A, B and C are allowed to be used for commercial use.
Shea Butter has a long shelf life but it will go bad when exposed to heat and light. You can usually tell by the color and the smell of your shea if it has gone bad or not. A woody nutty smell means you are good to go while an obvious rancid smells means stay away.
Shea Butter is safe for use by all skin types but it is highly recommended to be used when your skin begins to age or if you are experiencing dry skin.
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