Refined Shea Butter is obtained when unrefined sheabutter (obtained from the sheanut) is refined.
Refined Shea Butter is obtained when unrefined sheabutter (obtained from the sheanut of the African Karite Tree) , is further processed and refined to obtain a white butter which has a low odor and a smooth creamy texture;suitable mainly for cosmetics.
Due to the high content of Unsaponifiables, Shea Butter or Butyrospermum Parkii draws its traditional properties, such as the protection of the skin against the weather, sun and elimination of superficial irritations.Shea Butter is also known to assist cutaneous dryness, dermatitis, dermatoes, eczema, burns, etc
SPECIFICATION OF REFINED SHEABUTTER
Appearance: Soft White Fat
Iodine Value (Wijs) : 55-72
Saponification Value: 170-185
Peroxide Value: 5. 0 maximum
Color (lovibond 51 / 4) : 2. 0 R Max / 20Y Max
Unsaponifiables: 6% Minimum
% Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic Acid) : 1. 0 Max
Melting Range: 31-38 C
