RAW SHEA BUTTER: GOLD

Raw Shea Butter. One ingredient. Ethically sourced. Fragrance Free. Vegan.

Nigerian raw Shea butter is the ultimate African beauty secret. Used for centuries by women to protect and regenerate the skin, its potency lies in its naturally high concentration of A and E. A multi-purpose moisturiser for all skin types. Our Gold unrefined raw Shea butter has a waxy texture and a natural earthy fragrance. Its deep mositurising properties help heal and repair cracked, dry, irritated skin.

Raw Shea butter soaks into your skin, creating a smooth and soft barrier that seals in moisture, this moisturising effect can last several hours.

We use top quality, ethically sourced Ghanaian, and Nigerian Shea butter.

Use for:
- Dry dehydrated skin
- Scarring
- Nappy balm
- Stretch marks
- Eczema & problem areas of the skin
- Base for making your own natural cosmetics.

 INGREDIENTS

 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) 

BENEFITS

Raw Shea butter is known for its high content of fatty acids and its naturally occurring content of Vitamins A and E. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Traditionally used as a “cure-all” balm, with women in Africa using it on everything from stretch marks and scars to babies' bums. An excellent natural alternative to petroleum jelly.  

HOW TO USE

Suggested use: All you need is a small amount, let it melt between your hands and apply everywhere - body, face, feet, and hands.

Face: Raw Shea butter is rich so use it on dry patches on your face or has a 10-15mins face mask or a DIY overnight mask depending on your skin type.  Use to treat chapped lips and an aftersun treatment. 

Body: All over body butter - great for really dry areas especially hands, feet, elbow.  Has been known to help skin conditions like eczema. Also, use it as a base to make your own creations.

Baby: Made from one natural vegan ingredient so it’s great for babies and kids. 100% safe. Use for nappy rash, moisturiser, belly balm.

SENSITIVITIES

*We recommend not to use Shea butter if you have a nut allergy as Shea Butter is made from Shea nuts.

*Shea butter contains natural latex, although reactions to Shea butter are quite rare please be aware of possible allergic reactions.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis sufferers are advised to patch test before use as Shea butter encourages the regeneration of skin cells. People with psoriasis have an increased production of skin cells resulting in the build-up which is what is associated with psoriasis.

Shea butter contains natural latex, although reactions to Shea butter are quite rare please be aware of possible allergic reactions.

Eczema: We have had a number of rave reviews from customers who have told us that Shea butter has helped massively with their skin condition.

‘When applied topically, Shea butter can increase moisture retention by acting as a protective layer over your skin and preventing water loss on the first layer, as well as penetrating to enrich the other layers.’

Thus Shea butter is known to relieve the itchy, dryness and inflamed skin associated with eczema.

SHIPPING

Processing Time: Please 1-2 working days to prepare & ship your order.

Transit Time: 

US Shipping: 5-7 working days

UK Shipping: 2-3 working days

EU Shipping :3-7 working days

Rest of the World: 5-14 working days

*All international customers are responsible for all customs and duty fees that are incurred during transit*

Processing + transit time excluding weekends and public holidays

Refunds & Exchange

We are happy to accept returns and offer exchanges, credit note or refunds on any product you are not completely satisfied with, simply return the unused/unopened product in its original packaging within 14 days (for UK orders) and 30 days (for US & the rest of the world) of receipt of your order. Please return the item/s using the returns label that comes with your order.

Unfortunately, we cannot bear the cost of shipping the returned item, however, if the goods were damaged in transit we will of course refund all shipping costs. We advise all returned products be sent using a delivery service that insures for the value of the goods.

Please email: info@lihabeauty.co.uk if you have any issues or inquiries

FAQ

What the difference between your Gold and Ivory raw Shea butter? 
At LIHA we offer two types of vegan Shea butter: ivory and gold. The difference in colour is merely attributed to the region in which the shea butter was extracted and can also be based on the season and production methods. The same amazing skin health properties remain, regardless of the colour, however, depending on your personal usage of the butters you may prefer one over the other. Both are rich in Vitamins A and E and work wonders for multipurpose moisture.

Ivory shea butter is from Ghana and can be crumbly in texture. It has a nutty vanilla scent... it's perfect butter for keeping small areas such as the lips, hands and feet moisturised on the go. 

Gold Shea butter is from Nigeria and has a more smoky, earthy smell remnant from the roasting process of the Shea fruit and waxy in texture. It can be seamlessly smoothed into larger areas of the body as well as being the quintessential weapon against dry, flaky and itchy scalps.

What is Shea butter?
It’s a multi-purpose Vegan moisturiser made from a single ingredient that can be use from head to toe. 

Why not try this very simple recipe for a multipurpose moisturiser?
1 heaped tablespoon Shea butter – mash with back of spoon until smooth

2 heaped tablespoons Kitchen oil of choice ( coconut, hemp or olive) -add in mix with spoon and then whisk until light and fluffy ( around 10 mins)

Add 6-9 drops of your essential oil of choice ( or 3 drops of 3 mixed together) holding at eye level to control flow. Fold in with a spoon, decant into a glass jar and leave to cure in a cool dark place for up to a week.

Is your Shea 100% natural?
Our Shea butters are unrefined and raw and made from one natural vegan ingredient. So, no additional chemicals or preservatives added during the extraction process thus retaining all of its incredible natural properties.

Where does Shea butter come from?
Our Gold Shea butter comes from Nigeria and Ivory Shea butter is from Ghana

How is it made?
Shea butter is produced from Shea nuts (Butyrospermum parkii) which is a fat extracted from the Shea kernel. Shea butter is made from one natural vegan ingredient which grows all over sub-Saharan Africa.  Our Shea butters are unrefined and raw, so, no additional chemicals or preservatives added during the extraction process thus retaining all of its incredible natural properties.

 Can you use raw Shea butter on my face?

Shea butter is great for hydrating most of your skin and is low on the comedogenic scale. However, raw  Shea butter is very thick and rich, and can make some people break out but everyone is different and we have customers who use it on their face with no issues. We, therefore, advice you to patch test for yourself to see if it suits your skin. Personally, I use it on dry patches of my face especially in winter or as a 10 minute face mask.

So, need the hit of hydration on your face, leave the Shea butter on for about 10mins and then use a warm flannel or micellar water to gently wipe

Can I use raw Shea butter on my baby/kids?
Yes, our Shea butter is made from one natural vegan ingredient so it’s great for babies and kids. 100% safe.

Are your products suitable for during pregnancy and/or nursing?
As most women prefer to use unscented products during this time, so our Shea butter is a customer favourite to keep stretch marks at bay during pregnancy and as a nipple balm during nursing. It even works wonders as a nappy balm!

Which of your Shea butter is good for really dry skin?
They are both really hydrating and nourishing but we would say the Gold Shea butter is slightly more moisturising.

Can I use raw Shea butter on my lips?
Yes, it great as a lip balm and keeping your lips conditioned and feeling hydrated.

Is raw Shea butter vegan?
Yes. All our products are vegan.

You can read the full Shea butter FAQ here