Unrefined Wild Harvested Shea Butter is one of the most powerful natural moisturizers and healing butters in the world. Harvested from wild Shea trees that grow naturally in West A...Unrefined Wild Harvested Shea Butter is one of the most powerful natural moisturizers and healing butters in the world. Harvested from wild Shea trees that grow naturally in West Africa, this luxurious butter is completely pure, unrefined, and packed with nutrients your skin and hair truly recognize.Unlike cultivated crops that depend on fertilizers, Shea trees grow completely in the wild. A Shea tree takes 25–40 years before it can start producing fruits, and once mature, it can produce Shea fruits every year for up to 200–250 years. This makes Shea butter one of the most precious and sustainable natural ingredients on earth.Shea trees grow naturally in West Africa and a few regions of East Africa, making authentic African Shea butter a rare global treasure.Because of the way Ajike Shea butter is produced, pure, traditional, and minimally processed. It remains naturally edible. This is why Shea butter has even become a cocoa butter substitute in chocolate manufacturing.However, not all Shea butter is edible. Many refined Shea butters lose their nutrients during industrial processing. When Shea butter is refined, many of its powerful healing properties are stripped away.Ajike Shea Butter remains raw, natural, and nutrient rich, preserving all the incredible benefits nature intended. This is why Shea Butter is the base and main ingredients in about 95 - 98% of Ajike Products.Shea butter is widely recognized as the No.1 healing seed oil in the world, which is why the pharmaceutical industry values it greatly. Its powerful natural compounds help soothe and support the skin, making it beneficial for people dealing with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dryness, irritation, and rashes.This powerful African butter deeply nourishes the skin, restores moisture, strengthens hair, and supports natural skin healing.It is safe and beneficial for brand new babies, children, men and women, all skin tones and ethnicitiesShea butter has been used for centuries across Africa as a daily skincare essential, massage butter, healing balm, and protective moisturizer.Read more
Benefits
- Deeply moisturizes and softens dry skin.
- Helps soothe eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and irritation.
- Supports faster healing of burns and minor wounds.
- Helps reduce the appearance of scars and tattoo marks.
- Protects the skin barrier from dryness and environmental stress.
- Restores skin elasticity and smoothness.
- Calms sensitive and irritated skin.
- Helps improve overall skin texture and glow.
- Ideal for baby massage and gentle baby skincare.
- Perfect for body massage and spa treatments.
- Deeply nourishes dry and brittle hair.
- Adds natural shine and softness.
- Strengthens hair strands from root to tip.
- Improves hair elasticity and flexibility.
- Helps protect hair from breakage.
- Moisturizes dry scalp.
- Supports healthier hair growth environment.
- Helps protect hair during styling and braiding.
- As a daily body moisturizer.
- As a facial moisturizer.
- As a baby massage butter.
- As a hair sealant or hair butter.
- For scalp nourishment.
- For burn care and scar care.
- As a massage butter for spa treatments.
- As a natural ingredient in skincare formulations.
- As a base ingredient in lotions, creams, balms, and soaps.
- It can be used alone or blended with other natural oils for customized skincare and haircare.
How To Use
- Scoop a small amount of shea butter using clean fingers or a clean spoon.
- Rub between your palms until it melts into a soft oil. Shea butter melts naturally with body heat.
- Apply to skin, hair, or scalp and massage gently until absorbed.
- Use daily or as needed to moisturize dry skin, soften hair, protect lips, or soothe rough areas like elbows, knees, and heels.
- For best results, apply after bathing or showering while the skin is still slightly damp to help lock in moisture.
Ingredients
100% Unrefined Butter
Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep the shea butter in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure and contamination.
- Avoid excessive heat, which can melt the butter and shorten its shelf life.
- Always use clean, dry hands or a spoon when scooping from the jar.
- When stored properly, pure unrefined shea butter can last about 12–24 months.
- Note: Temperature changes may soften or harden the butter. This is natural and does not affect its quality.
FAQ's
Q: Is Ajike Shea Butter edible?
Yes. Because Ajike Shea butter is unrefined and traditionally processed, it remains naturally edible. This is why Shea butter has been used as a cocoa butter substitute in chocolate manufacturing.
Is this Shea butter safe for babies?
Yes. Ajike Shea butter is extremely gentle and safe for baby skin. It is commonly used for baby massage and moisturizing delicate skin.
Can Shea butter help eczema or psoriasis?
Shea butter is widely known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, which help calm dry, irritated, and sensitive skin commonly associated with eczema and psoriasis.
Can Shea butter be used on hair?
Absolutely. Shea butter deeply nourishes hair, adds shine, improves elasticity, and helps reduce hair breakage.
Why is unrefined Shea butter better than refined Shea butter?
Unrefined Shea butter retains all of its natural vitamins and healing compounds. Refining removes many of the beneficial nutrients that make Shea butter so powerful.
Can Men use Shea butter?
Yes. Shea butter is perfect for both men and women. It can be used for moisturizing skin, beard care, scalp care, and body massage.
Can Shea butter help with burns and scars?
Shea butter supports the skin’s natural healing process and can help improve the appearance of burns, scars, and tattoo marks over time.