What is the use of raw shea butter?

Shea butter has very many uses in both the refined and raw state. People tend to refine shea butter to get a better aesthetically looking product or base for the product they wish to incorporate it into. Shea butter is also refined to remove the earthy smell which it is known for that can sometimes be off-putting to some people. 

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But when it comes to raw shea butter, that’s when you enjoy the true healing properties shea butter is widely known for. Raw shea butter has a high healing fraction compared to its refined counterpart which is what makes it more popular to use. Depending on what you would like to use your raw shea butter for, here are a few;


• Prevent chaffing on skin

• Calm inflamed skin 

• Soothe diaper rashes and other skin rashes

• Clear eczema

• Tackle acne

• Nourish dry skin

• Lighten dark spots and dark under eyes

• Soothe minor burns and insect stings

• Remove makeup

• Revive dull, tired hair and beards

• Aftershave balm

• Prevent hair breakage and split ends

• Repair cracked heels

• Even out scars

• Fade stretch marks 

• Replace butter in baked goods

• Chocolate making

• Ease nasal congestion (in babies too!)

• As a sunscreen

• As a lip moisturizer or lip balm



The list is not exhaustive but you get the real benefits of shea butter in all this when you use the raw one.


So just to reiterate; Shea butter can be used on the skin and hair because of its excellent emollient properties. Chocolate makers are also replacing cocoa butter with shea butter to make cheaper and great quality chocolates. Raw shea butter is used largely in the cosmetics and food industry. 


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