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Shea Butter

Lafi Wholesale's shea butter is versatile and high-quality. It can be used for cosmetics, skin and hair care, as well as in culinary creations like chocolates. Experience its excellence today.

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INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea Butter
Unrefined organic and non-organic shea butter​

  • Refined organic and non-organic shea butter

  • Cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical grade (as specified per order)

  • Supplied in bulk formats

  • Fair Trade certified where applicable and documented

  • Documentation including COA, specifications, microbiological data, and traceability is available upon request.

Description

Our crude shea butter is sourced from women-led fair-trade associations in Burkina Faso and across Burkina Faso, West Africa. We offer two grades of shea butter—organic unrefined, regular unrefined, organic refined and regular refined—both produced using the traditional barratage extraction method, preserving the butter’s natural properties and quality.
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The shea tree is native to Burkina Faso and West Africa. Shea butter is composed primarily of fatty acids, including oleic, stearic, linoleic, and palmitic acids. Its melting point typically ranges from 31.6 °C to 45 °C, making it well suited for a wide range of food, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

Benefits

Shea butter is widely used in the formulation of topical treatments, ointments, and personal care products due to its soothing and emollient properties. It is also incorporated into pet care formulations, where its gentle nature supports skin and coat health. Rich in vitamins A, E, and F, shea butter provides deep hydration, supports skin elasticity, and helps reduce dryness and inflammation. Shea butter is suitable for a wide range of skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin, due to its non-comedogenic profile. Its high concentration of fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamins supports skin nourishment, elasticity, and long-term hydration. Commonly used in anti-aging and body care formulations, shea butter helps improve the appearance of fine lines, stretch marks, and dry skin over time.

Application

Its rich, creamy texture and functional versatility make shea butter a valued ingredient across a wide range of applications, including skincare, haircare, cosmetics, foods, body care, and specialty formulations. It is commonly used in creams, lotions, balms, soaps, hair treatments, chocolates, and protective ointments, where it enhances texture, stability, and moisturization. Shea butter is also incorporated into specialty and therapeutic formulations that require a natural, emollient base with proven performance and consumer acceptance.

Sustainability

The environmental impact of our shea butter production is minimal, as shea trees grow naturally in the wild and do not require intensive agricultural inputs or deforestation. This natural growth cycle makes shea butter a sustainable choice for manufacturers seeking responsible, plant-based ingredients.
 
In addition, our sourcing supports women-led cooperatives and local communities across West Africa, creating stable economic opportunities while preserving traditional harvesting and processing methods passed down through generations.
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By choosing Lafi Wholesale's shea butter, partners invest in a high-quality raw material while contributing to environmental stewardship and community livelihoods. Our ethical sourcing approach ensures respect for both people and the planet throughout the supply chain.

DISCLAIMER
 

This product is supplied as a raw agricultural or botanical material intended for professional manufacturing, formulation, or further processing use only. It is not intended for direct consumer sale without appropriate testing, processing, and regulatory assessment. Under applicable regulations including, but not limited to, EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Cosmetics), EU General Food Law, Health Canada Cosmetic Regulations, CFIA requirements, and U.S. FDA regulations, the responsibility for ensuring finished product safety, stability, labeling compliance, allergen declaration, permissible usage levels, and required market notifications rests solely with the manufacturer, importer, or Responsible Person placing the finished product on the market. Lafi Wholesale supplies raw materials and does not assume responsibility for finished formulation compliance, safety assessments, Product Information Files (PIF), Cosmetic Product Notifications (CPNP), food safety validation, HACCP implementation, or post-market surveillance obligations.Buyers are responsible for conducting appropriate testing, including but not limited to stability studies, microbial analysis, heavy metal testing, challenge testing (where applicable), and regulatory verification to ensure compliance within their intended jurisdiction. Product characteristics may vary due to natural harvest conditions, seasonal variations, and processing factors. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to verify suitability prior to use, manufacturing, or resale. Lafi Wholesale shall not be held liable for damages arising from improper use, handling, storage, processing, or regulatory non-compliance beyond agreed contractual terms.

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