Body Butters
Rich plant butters for body and hand care.
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Body Butters
Shea Butter Nilotica for Dry, Sensitive Skin – 9oz
Benefit: Softens dry skin with rich, creamy moisture.
Original price was: $33.99.$23.99Current price is: $23.99. -
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Mafura Body Butter for Dry Skin & Hair
Benefit: Softens rough, dry skin with rich moisture.
Original price was: $36.99.$22.99Current price is: $22.99. -
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Mango Butter for Skin
Benefit: Moisturizes dry skin for a soft, smooth feel.
Original price was: $31.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99. -
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Tamanu Body Butter for Dry Skin
Benefit: Moisturizes dry skin for lasting-feeling comfort.
Original price was: $39.99.$26.99Current price is: $26.99. -
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Avocado Wax for Skin & DIY Cosmetics
Benefit: Adds rich texture to moisturizing balms and body care.
Original price was: $32.99.$19.99Current price is: $19.99. -
Wholesale
Pure Tucuma Butter – 1 KG
Benefit: Conditions dry skin and hair with rich moisture.
Original price was: $126.00.$79.99Current price is: $79.99. -
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Murumuru Butter – 1 KG
Benefit: Softens dry hair and smooths rough-feeling skin.
Original price was: $143.00.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. -
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Bacuri Butter for Skin & Hair
Benefit: Softens dry skin with rich body moisture.
Original price was: $143.00.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. -
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Tamanu Butter – 1 KG
Benefit: Moisturizes dry skin for a softer feel.
Original price was: $140.00.$99.99Current price is: $99.99.
Natural Body Butters
Our natural body butters are single-ingredient plant butters, solid at room temperature and soft once warmed in the hand. Use them alone to moisturise dry skin and hair, or melt them into lotions, lip balms, soap and deodorant.
Shea butter nilotica comes from East Africa and is softer and creamier than West African shea. From the Amazon we stock murumuru, tucuma and bacuri butter, each pressed from the seed of a native palm or fruit tree. Mango butter is light with almost no scent, mafura butter from south-east Africa is rich and firm, and tamanu butter has the nutty smell of tamanu oil. Avocado wax rounds out the range for thicker balms and DIY cosmetics.
Blend butters with our carrier oils for a whipped body butter, or find 1 KG sizes in wholesale.
Working with Natural Body Butters
Choosing a butter
Shea butter nilotica from East Africa is the softest and creamiest, easy to scoop and spread. Mango butter is light with little scent. Murumuru, tucuma and bacuri butter from the Amazon are firmer and slower to melt, which helps balms and lip products hold their shape. Mafura butter is rich and dense, and avocado wax adds body to thicker balms.
Making a whipped body butter
Melt the butter gently in a bowl over warm water, then stir in a carrier oil. A common starting ratio is three parts butter to one part oil. Let the mixture cool until it turns opaque and starts to set at the edges, then whip it for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
Why shea can turn grainy
If melted shea cools slowly, some of its fats set at different speeds and form small grains. It is harmless and they melt on the skin. To smooth it out, melt the butter fully, then cool it quickly in the fridge.
Body Butters FAQs
Are your butters refined?
No. Our butters are sold unrefined, so each keeps its natural colour and scent.
How is shea butter nilotica different from regular shea?
Nilotica shea comes from East Africa and is naturally softer and creamier than the more common West African shea, which is firmer and more crumbly.
Can I use body butter on my hair?
Yes. A small amount warmed between the palms works on dry ends and as a base for homemade pomades and curl creams.
How should I store butters?
Keep them sealed, in a cool dark place. In hot weather they may soften or melt and set again, which does not harm the butter.