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Shea Butter 100% Natural (Ghana)
Average Product Rating: 4.7 / 5 (Based on 51 Customer Reviews)
This butter is extracted from the Shea nut & is grayish to ivory white in color with characteristic odor. It is creamy yellow in color with a mild nutty odor. It is solid at room temperature and rather hard in consistency.
Common Uses: Used predominantly for skin care, Shea Butter is hailed for its protecting and emollient properties. Rich in cinnamon acid, it also protects the skin from UV rays and therefore can be included in skin care products for the sun. It can also be used to make massage butters, body butters, lip balms, as a moisturizing agent in soaps and shaving creams, and as a treatment for minor skin wounds and irritations.
Recommended Usage:
• Lotions & Creams: 2 - 20 %
• Balms: 5 – 100 %
• Bar Soaps: 5 - 20 %
• Hair Conditioners: 1 – 10 %
When adding butters to creams and lotions, it might be necessary to gently warm them until the texture can be incorporated into the final product. Using a hand blender, create a vortex with your cream or lotion and drizzle your melted butter to fully incorporate. For addition in soaps, the general rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon per pound. As with most raw materials, results may vary, so we strongly recommend small, lab scale batches prior to any commercial manufacturing.
Shelf Life: This butter should be stored in a cool dark place and has a shelf-life of approximately 2 - 3 years when stored properly.
Terms of Use
Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.
The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.
As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Inc. website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.
The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.
In addition, please read & understand appropriate technical, material safety data sheets and disclaimers before using this or any other New Directions Aromatics product.
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Submited By: Philly from Durham, Ontario on 05/05/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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what a great product - it may take a while to absorb, but the effect is worth the wait. I whip it with some EOs to make what I affectionately call "geezer butter" for my 80-year old dad's hands. he's a piano player and suffers from cracked cuticles in winter, but this shea butter helps to keep him supple and playing. I love the slightly smoky scent, too.
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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what a great product - it may take a while to absorb, but the effect is worth the wait. I whip it with some EOs to make what I affectionately call "geezer butter" for my 80-year old dad's hands. he's a piano player and suffers from cracked cuticles in winter, but this shea butter helps to keep him supple and playing. I love the slightly smoky scent, too.
Submited By: Christine from Limoges, Ontario on 04/17/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Really good for your skin! I don't mind the smell as it's mild and it dissipates I have normal skin and it absorbs it nicely
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Really good for your skin! I don't mind the smell as it's mild and it dissipates I have normal skin and it absorbs it nicely
Submited By: Amanda from Whitby, Ontario on 03/27/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This Shea butter is amazing! Significantly more affordable than buying in a store and is top notch quality!
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This Shea butter is amazing! Significantly more affordable than buying in a store and is top notch quality!
Submited By: Kim from Saint-henri-de-levis, Quebec on 02/10/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Perfect for your lips, helps to leave them soft!
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Perfect for your lips, helps to leave them soft!
Submited By: Sanju from Guelph, Ontario on 02/09/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I have been using it for about a year now. I have very sensitive skin and this has been the best for my skin so far! Love the nutty scent and how it makes a barrier over my skin to keep it moist.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I have been using it for about a year now. I have very sensitive skin and this has been the best for my skin so far! Love the nutty scent and how it makes a barrier over my skin to keep it moist.
Submited By: Kyla from Espanola, Ontario on 01/28/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Great price! I found the odor to be a little strong and harder to cover up with EO's if your making a butter but when adding it into other products its fantastic. Leaves your skin silky soft and takes away any traces of dry skin. Good product.
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Great price! I found the odor to be a little strong and harder to cover up with EO's if your making a butter but when adding it into other products its fantastic. Leaves your skin silky soft and takes away any traces of dry skin. Good product.
Submited By: Gillian from St. Catharines, Ontario on 12/16/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Love this butter. The scent is a bit strong at first. When I make a batch of butter I use half this butter and half the refined shea, mix in essential oils and it's beautiful. My customers are very happy with it.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Love this butter. The scent is a bit strong at first. When I make a batch of butter I use half this butter and half the refined shea, mix in essential oils and it's beautiful. My customers are very happy with it.
Submited By: Danielle from Surrey, British Columbia on 11/14/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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This is good for everything. I use it in massage bars, facial moisturizers and I add it in soap. It has helped my skin a lot especially in the harsh cold weather.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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This is good for everything. I use it in massage bars, facial moisturizers and I add it in soap. It has helped my skin a lot especially in the harsh cold weather.
Submited By: Ryan from Mississauga, Ontario on 11/03/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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The Shea butter I bought has a light, beige color. Although the description says yellow, it is more beige if anything which is a bonus because this is the real deal. I am so happy with my purchase of Shea butter. I purchased 1 kg of Shea butter for only $11.40 and judging by the quantity, it will last me a long time to come. I am so happy that I have found a place that is selling real Shea butter for such a great price and is located in the GTA.
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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The Shea butter I bought has a light, beige color. Although the description says yellow, it is more beige if anything which is a bonus because this is the real deal. I am so happy with my purchase of Shea butter. I purchased 1 kg of Shea butter for only $11.40 and judging by the quantity, it will last me a long time to come. I am so happy that I have found a place that is selling real Shea butter for such a great price and is located in the GTA.
Submited By: Bonnie from Ottawa, Ontario on 10/14/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I find this shea to be good value and serviceable. I have a friend who brings shea butter straight from Africa when she can. That being said, this shea is not the most amazing thing I've ever used but it is consistently good and you know when you get it it will work well. This batch smells a little burnt IMO but you won't really notice it in a product. Just a testament to the fact it is still made in an artisan environment in Africa.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I find this shea to be good value and serviceable. I have a friend who brings shea butter straight from Africa when she can. That being said, this shea is not the most amazing thing I've ever used but it is consistently good and you know when you get it it will work well. This batch smells a little burnt IMO but you won't really notice it in a product. Just a testament to the fact it is still made in an artisan environment in Africa.
Submited By: Stacey from Calgary, Alberta on 08/11/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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I was so excited when I got it that I just had to use it and my hands feel great. The scent is so mild that its really not a concern for me. I can't wait to add it to my soaps and make some body whip.
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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I was so excited when I got it that I just had to use it and my hands feel great. The scent is so mild that its really not a concern for me. I can't wait to add it to my soaps and make some body whip.
Submited By: Michele from Montreal, Quebec on 06/25/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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I like the smell, I guess it's not for everyone. It's nutty, but not in a way I'm used to. It blended well with the oils I use, but you have to choose wisely. My only complaint is the graininess, but it's normal with the unrefined version.
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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I like the smell, I guess it's not for everyone. It's nutty, but not in a way I'm used to. It blended well with the oils I use, but you have to choose wisely. My only complaint is the graininess, but it's normal with the unrefined version.
Submited By: Judy from Orangeville, Ontario on 05/16/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I love this shea butter in my CP soaps. The best I have ever tried.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I love this shea butter in my CP soaps. The best I have ever tried.
Submited By: Kay from Windsor, Ontario on 05/11/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This is excellent stuff! I use it on my son after his bath to lessen his eczema, keeping his skin moisturised. My doctor recommended pretoleum because it was cheaper, but this is actually a better price, and much better for him.
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This is excellent stuff! I use it on my son after his bath to lessen his eczema, keeping his skin moisturised. My doctor recommended pretoleum because it was cheaper, but this is actually a better price, and much better for him.
Submited By: Gabriel from Saint-alexis, Quebec on 12/20/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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We used this to make natural medicine salves and it blended perfectly with bees wax. It keeps it from turning solid after cooling. It feels so good on our lips. We are very satisfied with this product and the packaging. Thank you!
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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We used this to make natural medicine salves and it blended perfectly with bees wax. It keeps it from turning solid after cooling. It feels so good on our lips. We are very satisfied with this product and the packaging. Thank you!
Submited By: Halyna from Etobicoke, Ontario on 09/14/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I have used Shea Butter from a health food store for many months. Then I found this website and ordered some. This is amazing! The price, the quality. My brother has very bad excema on his legs and since using this his legs have improved. Definately will be buying this an many other products.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I have used Shea Butter from a health food store for many months. Then I found this website and ordered some. This is amazing! The price, the quality. My brother has very bad excema on his legs and since using this his legs have improved. Definately will be buying this an many other products.
Submited By: Az from Toronto, Ontario on 09/05/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Such a lovely texture. So easy to work with. a huge favorite in our household!
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Such a lovely texture. So easy to work with. a huge favorite in our household!
Submited By: Leeann from Grand Valley, Ontario on 08/30/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Never a problem! Love Shea butter! Love putting it in my bath bombs for that smooth skin! TY NDA for the great price!
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Never a problem! Love Shea butter! Love putting it in my bath bombs for that smooth skin! TY NDA for the great price!
Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 08/05/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I just receive a couple of kilos and wow ! wonderful batch. Light "healthy" smell, good texture. I am very satisfied. Je viens de recevoir quelques kilos et la texture, l'odeur, tout est parfait ! Superbe "batch".
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I just receive a couple of kilos and wow ! wonderful batch. Light "healthy" smell, good texture. I am very satisfied. Je viens de recevoir quelques kilos et la texture, l'odeur, tout est parfait ! Superbe "batch".
Submited By: Marilyn from Newmarket, Ontario on 06/27/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Another nice butter, not too strong in the nutty smell either.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Another nice butter, not too strong in the nutty smell either.
Submited By: Andrea from Okotoks, Alberta on 06/08/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I had purchased Shea butter from a number of places until I came across your website. By far the best price!! The quality is on par with any of the better suppliers of Shea butter. This is an indisposable product with countless uses, my favorite so far being a whipped Shea, Cocoa and Rosehip seed oil Belly Butter for my every expanding pregnant tummy!! New Directions, you never seem to disappoint with your fantastic selection of products
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I had purchased Shea butter from a number of places until I came across your website. By far the best price!! The quality is on par with any of the better suppliers of Shea butter. This is an indisposable product with countless uses, my favorite so far being a whipped Shea, Cocoa and Rosehip seed oil Belly Butter for my every expanding pregnant tummy!! New Directions, you never seem to disappoint with your fantastic selection of products
Submited By: Nadine from Peterborough, Ontario on 06/04/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I just received my shea and it's very nice on the skin. Shipping was very fast. I expected there to be a smell but it is extremely potent-like nut and campfire. However it seems to lessen after a little while on your skin. I'm going to try scenting a bit to see if it helps. I would suggest the refined shea butter if you don't like strong smells. That is what i will be getting next time. even though I wanted to avoid the refining. Thank you for the product
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I just received my shea and it's very nice on the skin. Shipping was very fast. I expected there to be a smell but it is extremely potent-like nut and campfire. However it seems to lessen after a little while on your skin. I'm going to try scenting a bit to see if it helps. I would suggest the refined shea butter if you don't like strong smells. That is what i will be getting next time. even though I wanted to avoid the refining. Thank you for the product
Submited By: Melissa from Brampton, Ontario on 05/31/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Great in CP soap, makes a silky smooth bar. Also used it in lip balm and body butter.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Great in CP soap, makes a silky smooth bar. Also used it in lip balm and body butter.
Submited By: Dieta from Toronto, Ontario on 02/21/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Lovely product. Made up a batch of whipped body butter with some lavender EO and can't keep my hands out of the jar. I am new to this whole process of making your own products and appreciate other customer's recommendations and advice. It will be fun to experiment further. Very impressed with ND's great customer service, products, prices, packaging and speedy delivery. I already started my list for my next order.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Lovely product. Made up a batch of whipped body butter with some lavender EO and can't keep my hands out of the jar. I am new to this whole process of making your own products and appreciate other customer's recommendations and advice. It will be fun to experiment further. Very impressed with ND's great customer service, products, prices, packaging and speedy delivery. I already started my list for my next order.
Submited By: Trang from Kitchener, Ontario on 01/20/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I love this Shea Butter...it makes my skin very soft...when I react to certain products and I get rashes from it... I find that applying Shea Butter on my face or the rash area...within a few days my face is rash free... I tried other products on the market...and it did not get rid of the rash...I had the rash on my face for a month an a half...my friend introduce me to Shea butter and I took it home...within a couples days my skin is smooth, healthier, younger, and rash free...ever since than I learn to appreciate organic products and learning how to make cream other cosmetic products... Beginning inventory is quite expensive...but I hope it's save me a lot of money in the long run...and hopefully one day I will start selling my products....
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I love this Shea Butter...it makes my skin very soft...when I react to certain products and I get rashes from it... I find that applying Shea Butter on my face or the rash area...within a few days my face is rash free... I tried other products on the market...and it did not get rid of the rash...I had the rash on my face for a month an a half...my friend introduce me to Shea butter and I took it home...within a couples days my skin is smooth, healthier, younger, and rash free...ever since than I learn to appreciate organic products and learning how to make cream other cosmetic products... Beginning inventory is quite expensive...but I hope it's save me a lot of money in the long run...and hopefully one day I will start selling my products....
Submited By: Elena from Toronto, Ontario on 12/17/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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The smell of this butter IS potent, as another reviewer put it. I can't quite describe it, it smells very fatty in a strange way. The 500g I received did not have a campfire smell. I was a bit surprised to see that the "chunks" of the shea butter had white-ish spots. I thought it may be mold at first, but I don't think so because it melts into the skin the same as the rest of the butter. And it feels VERY nice.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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The smell of this butter IS potent, as another reviewer put it. I can't quite describe it, it smells very fatty in a strange way. The 500g I received did not have a campfire smell. I was a bit surprised to see that the "chunks" of the shea butter had white-ish spots. I thought it may be mold at first, but I don't think so because it melts into the skin the same as the rest of the butter. And it feels VERY nice.
Submited By: Sarah from Toronto, Ontario on 11/15/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This butter has a great constancy, a bit softer and smoother than cocoa butter, and actually they work great mixed together. The smell is quite potent, and more like an almost an over ripe nut compared to almond or other common nuts. But that's nothing a couple of drops of vanilla absolute or benzoin, can't remedy.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This butter has a great constancy, a bit softer and smoother than cocoa butter, and actually they work great mixed together. The smell is quite potent, and more like an almost an over ripe nut compared to almond or other common nuts. But that's nothing a couple of drops of vanilla absolute or benzoin, can't remedy.
Submited By: Heather from Ottawa, Ontario on 06/16/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I am very pleased with this butter. It's awesome.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I am very pleased with this butter. It's awesome.
Submited By: Simona from Brampton, Ontario on 06/09/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Smells great, melts nicely too.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Smells great, melts nicely too.
Submited By: Stacey from Toronto, Ontario on 03/13/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This shea butter is a beautiful ingredient to use in any body butters, face lotions, or healing salves. I started using it when I made my own belly butters during pregnancy and never got a single stretch mark. I really like the natural smell and the off white colour. Anyone who finds them objectionable should try the refined shea butter.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This shea butter is a beautiful ingredient to use in any body butters, face lotions, or healing salves. I started using it when I made my own belly butters during pregnancy and never got a single stretch mark. I really like the natural smell and the off white colour. Anyone who finds them objectionable should try the refined shea butter.
Submited By: Micaline from Blainville, Quebec on 02/27/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I have been looking for 100% shea butter in Canada for the longest. I finnaly found a place where I can purchase it at a good price for a good quality. The desciptions of the differents shea butters available on the site made my choice easier. Thanks NDA
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I have been looking for 100% shea butter in Canada for the longest. I finnaly found a place where I can purchase it at a good price for a good quality. The desciptions of the differents shea butters available on the site made my choice easier. Thanks NDA
Submited By: Mark from Sydney, Nova Scotia on 02/18/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love it and the price I use this in my lip balms and people love it.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love it and the price I use this in my lip balms and people love it.
Submited By: Samantha from Vancouver, British Columbia on 02/13/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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So natural, versatile and great for everywhere on the skin. I also appreciate that this shea butter is ethically produced.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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So natural, versatile and great for everywhere on the skin. I also appreciate that this shea butter is ethically produced.
Submited By: Roxhannah from Whitby, Ontario on 01/21/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This shea butter is superb!! I have bought shea butter from other places but none can beat ND. The scent and feel is lighter and more supple. It's great for my clients in the nursing home. I will be buying more.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This shea butter is superb!! I have bought shea butter from other places but none can beat ND. The scent and feel is lighter and more supple. It's great for my clients in the nursing home. I will be buying more.
Submited By: Stephanie from Burlington, Ontario on 11/11/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Awesome! This butter is a must have in any skin care crafters pantry! I use it in almost everything i make! The scent is a bit strong though so those looking for no scent should opt for the refined shea.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Awesome! This butter is a must have in any skin care crafters pantry! I use it in almost everything i make! The scent is a bit strong though so those looking for no scent should opt for the refined shea.
Submited By: Judy from Orangeville, Ontario on 10/09/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Simply the best shea butter around.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Simply the best shea butter around.
Submited By: Simone from Toronto, Ontario on 09/12/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Great product, very creamy and whips well. Will definitely repurchase.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Great product, very creamy and whips well. Will definitely repurchase.
Submited By: Wai May from Toronto, Ontario on 05/21/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Whips well, almost foam like. I am very pleased with this butter.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Whips well, almost foam like. I am very pleased with this butter.
Submited By: Karen from Timmins, Ontario on 03/22/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Just got a kilo of this and it is awful! It is not yellow, or creamy, or nutty smelling as advertised...what I got is grayish-green, crumbly and smells like a 3 day old campfire. I tried whipping it 60/40 with aloe gel and scenting heavily with vanilla FO and lavender EO and by the next day all you can smell is the 3 day old campfire. I am VERY disappointed in this product and will not order this again. :(
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Just got a kilo of this and it is awful! It is not yellow, or creamy, or nutty smelling as advertised...what I got is grayish-green, crumbly and smells like a 3 day old campfire. I tried whipping it 60/40 with aloe gel and scenting heavily with vanilla FO and lavender EO and by the next day all you can smell is the 3 day old campfire. I am VERY disappointed in this product and will not order this again. :(
Submited By: Tracey from Toronto, Ontario on 03/17/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I love the nutty odour and smoothe texture and the fact that it's fairly traded and from an ethical coop. Excellent! Wish it were packaged in a glass bottle, however.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I love the nutty odour and smoothe texture and the fact that it's fairly traded and from an ethical coop. Excellent! Wish it were packaged in a glass bottle, however.
Submited By: Melyssa from Grand-mere, Quebec on 01/27/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I enjoy everything about the NDA shea butter.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I enjoy everything about the NDA shea butter.
Submited By: Tracey from Toronto, Ontario on 11/12/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This is my "middle" shea butter. I have a strongly yellow coloured, strongly scented shea butter from elsewhere that I use when I need a yellow product, and I use the organic when I need a white product. The mellow tan colour and odour of this natural shea butter blend well with NDA's benzoin.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This is my "middle" shea butter. I have a strongly yellow coloured, strongly scented shea butter from elsewhere that I use when I need a yellow product, and I use the organic when I need a white product. The mellow tan colour and odour of this natural shea butter blend well with NDA's benzoin.
Submited By: Brandy from Owen Sound, Ontario on 08/25/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Shea butter is an awesome product. a little goes a long way! I use it directly as a skin application, and to many products
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Shea butter is an awesome product. a little goes a long way! I use it directly as a skin application, and to many products
Submited By: Nelly from Montreal, Quebec on 07/04/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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What I love the most about this product is the color and the smell. When you first open up the jar, the smell is very strong. I made lip balm and I didn't put flavor in them. I got very good feedback for the smell and taste of the balms, they enjoyed it was a natural flavor & smell. I prevents and heals chaplips in winter also, that was the other very possitive feedbacks I got. When used in lotion, the scent becomes very light, it absorbs quickly and leaves the skin very soft. I tried using it alone on the skin, but I was left with a greasy mess, so I recomend making a lotion.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
What I love the most about this product is the color and the smell. When you first open up the jar, the smell is very strong. I made lip balm and I didn't put flavor in them. I got very good feedback for the smell and taste of the balms, they enjoyed it was a natural flavor & smell. I prevents and heals chaplips in winter also, that was the other very possitive feedbacks I got. When used in lotion, the scent becomes very light, it absorbs quickly and leaves the skin very soft. I tried using it alone on the skin, but I was left with a greasy mess, so I recomend making a lotion.
Submited By: Holly from Guelph, Ontario on 05/29/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This shea is amazing! Although, I wasn't prepared for the strong smell, it took a few days of using it and now I really enjoy the scent. It's so easy to work with and absorbs beautifully. My skin really feels healthier.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This shea is amazing! Although, I wasn't prepared for the strong smell, it took a few days of using it and now I really enjoy the scent. It's so easy to work with and absorbs beautifully. My skin really feels healthier.
Submited By: Karen from Nepean, Ontario on 02/24/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Awesome quality, fantastic price. Whips up like a dream and takes additives and complementary scents well. I also enjoy the scent of the product itself. Leaves even the driest winter skin feeling nourished and silky. I've made up a cream with it for a friend who has eczema with good results.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
Awesome quality, fantastic price. Whips up like a dream and takes additives and complementary scents well. I also enjoy the scent of the product itself. Leaves even the driest winter skin feeling nourished and silky. I've made up a cream with it for a friend who has eczema with good results.
Submited By: Shirleen from Markham, Ontario on 10/27/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Shea butter is a wonderful product. I use it all my body products.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Shea butter is a wonderful product. I use it all my body products.
Submited By: Tami from Sudbury, Ontario on 10/14/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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A nice cream colour and delicate nutty scent. Whips up beautifully. Great product at a great price.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
A nice cream colour and delicate nutty scent. Whips up beautifully. Great product at a great price.
Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 08/21/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I order my shea butter exclusively from New Directions. The quality is great. It has not this rancid smell. It is easy to use, the smell is fresh. It gives a satin look and feeling to the skin. Shea butter is a versatile product. You can use it in your soap, sugar scrubs, lotions, lip balm etc. This is the number one butter for its price and quality.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
I order my shea butter exclusively from New Directions. The quality is great. It has not this rancid smell. It is easy to use, the smell is fresh. It gives a satin look and feeling to the skin. Shea butter is a versatile product. You can use it in your soap, sugar scrubs, lotions, lip balm etc. This is the number one butter for its price and quality.
Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 08/19/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Shea butter is the number one product for a deep hydratation of the skin. I make a soap that contains not less than 40% of shea butter. My customers tell me that they no longer need lotion on their skin, after a regular use. Shea butter is good for baby skin problems as cradle cap. Pregnant women can use it to avoid stretch marks. A regular use of shea butter rejuvenates skin and gives it a silky appearance and feeling. It contains a lot of vitamins. I always keep some at home. New Directions provides us high quality shea butter at a very reasonnable price. Shea butter is environmentally safe and anybody can have great benefit for using it.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
Shea butter is the number one product for a deep hydratation of the skin. I make a soap that contains not less than 40% of shea butter. My customers tell me that they no longer need lotion on their skin, after a regular use. Shea butter is good for baby skin problems as cradle cap. Pregnant women can use it to avoid stretch marks. A regular use of shea butter rejuvenates skin and gives it a silky appearance and feeling. It contains a lot of vitamins. I always keep some at home. New Directions provides us high quality shea butter at a very reasonnable price. Shea butter is environmentally safe and anybody can have great benefit for using it.
Submited By: Jennifer from Ottawa, Ontario on 07/06/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I really like the Shea butter, I have found that when mixing it for a body butter or lotion bar that I have to cool it very quickly or it makes little beads that don't stay mixed well in the blend. But I've heard this is the same with all shea butters.
New Directions Aromatics Response:
The Natural Shea Butter is certainly a great product, and one we are proud to have ethically sourced from Africa. It is in its' most natural state, and that appeals to many of our customers, but it does require a little extra attention when being used in the manufacturing process.
We do offer two other varieties: our refined Shea Butter, and our Certified Organic Shea Butter. Both of these products will have a smoother consistency, but the slight increase in pricing reflects the additional handling.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:
I really like the Shea butter, I have found that when mixing it for a body butter or lotion bar that I have to cool it very quickly or it makes little beads that don't stay mixed well in the blend. But I've heard this is the same with all shea butters.
New Directions Aromatics Response:
The Natural Shea Butter is certainly a great product, and one we are proud to have ethically sourced from Africa. It is in its' most natural state, and that appeals to many of our customers, but it does require a little extra attention when being used in the manufacturing process.
We do offer two other varieties: our refined Shea Butter, and our Certified Organic Shea Butter. Both of these products will have a smoother consistency, but the slight increase in pricing reflects the additional handling.
