What is the difference between Ivory and Gold Shea Butter?

At LIHA Beauty we offer two types of vegan raw Shea butter: Ivory and Gold. Both our Shea butters are unrefined. The difference in colour is 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, ethically sourced from Ghana, has a crumbly texture with a nutty vanilla scent and is lighter in consistency, making it perfect for all skin types.

Gold Shea Butter, sourced from Nigeria, has a waxy texture with a smoky, earthy smell from the roasting process. Our Gold Shea is commonly prefered by those who  suffer from eczema and psoriasis and other skin conditions, providing more intense moisturisation and richness.

Preference is down to the individual but both are really hydrating and nourishing but we would say the Gold Shea butter is slightly more moisturising and have had amazing reviews for treating eczema and other skin conditions. Check out what some of our customers told us about using our raw Shea butter to treat their eczema.