Like chocolate, our whipped body butter melts when exposed to hot temperatures. This occurs primarily during the summer months. This is because we formulate it with all-natural ingredients and do not include any waxes or emulsifiers.

Refined Shea butter: ​​The refining process removes the color and scent and, in the process, most of the natural healing properties of Shea Butter. Refined Shea Butter has a longer shelf life and is still a good moisturizer, but it lacks the natural skin-regenerating benefits of Unrefined Shea Butter. Refining the butter strips away all the goodness of shea butter. Raw, unrefined shea butter has powerful moisturizing properties and is enriched with vitamins A and E.

During the winter, shea butter will be harder due to the cold. Let shea butter thaw out at room temperature before using. During the summer, unrefined shea butter will be softer and sometimes melt. Unrefined Shea Butter will solidify once it comes to a lower temperature. The rest of the year, unrefined shea butter will be easier to use and handle.