Formula: 32753 Level: advanced Shelf life: min. 3 months Optimal pH: 5.5-6.0 Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 100 g A Olive-Silicone 10 10 g A Nilotica Shea Butter 15 15 g A Emulsifier MonCrem 202 5...
Shea Nilotica butter
€6.87
(VAT included)
€5.77
(without VAT)
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| Product size | Suitable pump | |
| 50 ml, 90 g, 100 ml |
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| 200 g, 250 ml |
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Description
Nilotica Shea Butter is a rarer and highly valued variety of Shea butter, which originates exclusively in the highlands of East Africa. Unlike the classic version of shea, the Nilotica variety has a softer texture, penetrates the skin more easily, and possesses a superior sensory profile. Rich in polyphenols, vitamins, and phytosterols, it is an exceptional, versatile cosmetic ingredient, ideal for skin and hair care.
The fatty acid profile is distinct: predominant oleic acid, with a higher proportion relative to stearic acid, which explains the softer texture and better absorption compared to classic shea, which has an inverse ratio (stearic dominant). Its bioactive profile grants exceptional emollient, regenerating, repairing, and soothing properties.
Characteristics
- eco Culture: Wildcrafted / Conventional
- water_do Appearance: Soft unevenly granulated butter, greasy/rich texture
- verified_user Quality: Cosmetic grade, unrefined
Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Vitellaria Paradoxa Sp. Nilotica)
100% natural, free of preservatives, free of additives.
Main Properties
- checkRegenerating, skin soothing: supports skin recovery and the calming of irritations; rapidly quietens irritations, redness, and discomfort specific to atopic skin or skin exposed to the sun and cold.
- checkEmollient, moisturizing: intensely softens and nourishes the skin, leaving a fine protective layer that also prevents water loss.
- checkAnti-inflammatory, antioxidant: contributes to combating the signs of aging and soothing skin inflammations.
- checkFine, easy-to-spread texture: unlike classic shea butter, Nilotica spreads more easily and penetrates the skin faster.
- checkAnti-aging: stimulates cellular renewal, protects collagen, and helps fade fine wrinkles.
Usage & Synergies
For skin care, Nilotica Shea butter is recommended for dry, sensitive, mature skin or skin with skin allergies, being also suitable in formulations for stretch marks, anti-aging, as well as for hands, feet, and nails.
For hair care, it is recommended for curly, damaged, dry, or color-treated hair, making it a fine choice for conditioners and hair masks.
Practical recommendations
- Nighttime facial care: Apply a small amount to clean and slightly damp skin, massaging until completely absorbed, for an overnight recovery effect.
- Dry skin balm: Excellent as it is for massaging the entire body after a shower, insisting on rough areas such as elbows, knees, and heels.
- Care for the delicate eye area: Due to its fine texture, it can be gently massaged around the eyes to nourish thin skin and prevent dehydration lines.
- Ingredient in lip balm: Combined with vegetable oils and wax for preparing natural lip care balms.
- Ingredient in delicate formulas: As the oil phase in ultra-nourishing facial creams, baby lotions, or fine, velvety hand creams.
- Hair mask or leave-in: Distribute onto dry ends or through the lengths to discipline curly, unruly, or damaged hair, providing elasticity and gloss.
Synergies in skin and hair care
For allergic or irritated skin, the association with Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Oil, and Bisabolol supports the soothing, repairing effect.
For an ultra-nourishing night cream, it can be combined with Avocado Oil, Oat Oil, Passion Fruit Oil.
For an anti-stretch mark cream, the association with Rosa Mosqueta Oil and Centella Asiatica Oil supports skin elasticization.
For a hair treatment destined for color-treated or damaged hair, the synergy with Monoï Oil or Açai Oil completes the protection and shine of the strand.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The butter arrived separated (oil with granules) - is this normal?
Yes, it is a separation phenomenon caused by variable temperatures. It is recommended to melt it in a water bath until it becomes a homogeneous oil, then cool it rapidly (freezer) to achieve a uniform texture.
Is it suitable for skin with allergies?
Yes, it is recognized for its excellent tolerance, being particularly valued for sensitive skin or skin prone to allergies and irritations.
Why is Nilotica butter more expensive than classic butter?
Nilotica shea trees grow only in limited areas of East Africa, a region often affected by geopolitical instability, and the harvest is limited. The collection process carried out by women's cooperatives and the geographical rarity of this subset of trees make this butter considered a rare and more expensive raw material.
Bibliography and resources
- Israel, M. O. (2014) Effects of Topical Shea Butter on Skin Scarring and Stretch Marks Restoration. International Journal of Science and Research
- Akihisa, T., et al. (2010) Anti-inflammatory and chemopreventive effects of triterpene alcohols and sterols from shea nuts. Journal of Oleo Science
- Verma, N., et al. (2012) Effects of Shea Butter on the management of Atopic Dermatitis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- CosIng Database. Regulatory status of Butyrospermum Parkii Butter. European Commission.
Safety in use
Cosmetic product for external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage, preservation
Keep the container closed, in a cool place, away from direct light.
Details
Code
D-1498
Categories
Other names
Vitellaria Paradoxa Sp, Nilotica
Status
Natural compliant
Suitable for
cosmetics
Key benefits
anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, nourishing, protector, regenerating, skin soother
Texture
fatty/rich
Skin care
Conditioners, Eye Creams, Face creams
Skin type
Dry, Mature, Sensitive
Body care
Body butters, Conditioners, Creams Emulsions, Foot creams, Hand creams, Lotion bars, Nail oils/creams, Ointments, Scrubs
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Treatments
Hair type
Curly, Damaged, Dry, Dyed
Kids
Conditioners, Creams
Sun Care
After sun products
Make-up
Lip balm, Lipstick, Lip Gloss
Use level
1 - 100 %
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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Adriana Z.
10 Jan 2025
I also got branzit , oil separated from granules - picture 1. I melted it on a steam bath, until it became a homogeneous oil, and then I put it in the freezer. After a few hours I took it out and it was homogeneous, left it at room temperature and now it's creamy indeed - picture 2. I read somewhere that the texture problem is from storage/transportation temperature.
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Dorina G.
10 Dec 2024
I tested it from someone in a fluffy body butter, it's lovely!!! Put it on damp skin, especially when I had any skin problem (dry, cracked or irritated skin) it worked immediately!
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Cristina Ionescu I.
10 Dec 2024
It looks like a cut mayonnaise!It is cut, whitened.I ordered it especially for its texture in the picture.I can't use it for what I wanted to do.
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Kurt J.
26 Oct 2024
Shea Nilotica er meget blødere end de andre she-smør. Det er en stor fordel i forhold til absorbstionshastigheden - rigtig lækkert produkt.
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Irina A.
10 Oct 2024
A very good product. I used it to make hand cream along with marigold extract and vitamin E. Emollient, nourishing. Odorless. I even used it plain. The portion of skin that I massaged it on, after several hours, didn't take on a foul odor, nor did the clothes, as it did after using other butters. This one and the cocoa one are the best!
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Cristina M.
10 Oct 2024
Nilotica shea butter has a much softer texture and penetrates more easily into the skin than most butters, and I've used them all so far... Very rich in nutrients, it's a great cosmetic ingredient.
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Anca R.
10 Oct 2024
A butter with amazing properties, it is so smooth and htranitor and in cosmetuceutical ptoduse it behaves extraordinarily well!
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Lidiya D.
29 Nov 2023
I made myself a face massage cream today with this oil. I whipped shi-nilotika, added liquid oil and gelled water, as well as a drop of vit. E. She did not add any assets, she wanted to see how she herself would behave. The cream turned out to be airy, directly weightless. The same cream on refined shea was thicker and denser.
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Customer E.
15 Feb 2023
Super oil!!! The texture is very pleasant. Tried in its pure form on the body and hair. Absorbed quickly. For dry skin it's the best!! It is a pity that there is no 1 kg in the package.
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Estera E.
05 Apr 2022
I use it in hair products with burdock oil, in, lip balm, along with tamanu oil in anti stretch mark creams, I am happy with it.
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Claudia O.
05 Apr 2022
I used it to make the Nilotica Chantily Nilotica Chantily fluffy body butter, adapted, as I didn't have lipophilic starch. I used instead of the starch, rice powder approx 7 gr and pink clay approx 7 gr (I used slightly larger amounts than in the recipe). I had to use a bit more essential oil than I expected (to cover the earthy smell of the bacuri butter, which I don't dislike, but it was a different smell I was going for). I used a few drops of Fresh Hay, Lotus Foret, May Chang, and a little Sweet Orient as perfumes, I wanted it fresh uplifting, with a hint of Orient. I won't tell you that it came out deliciously fluffy and moisturizing, deeply nourishing and leaving skin very intensely protected! It doesn't penetrate the skin instantly, precisely because it's buttery, but it was mega appreciated by all who tested it :D
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Alina-Gela
19 May 2021
Very good in irritated and allergic skin.l-am testat. I recommend