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Shea Butter Refined (Ghana)
Average Product Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Based on 32 Customer Reviews)
This butter is extracted from the Shea nut. After refinement, the butter has a very slight yellow color and almost no odor, but the applications remain the same. It is solid at room temperature and creamier than its 100% natural counterpart.
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: Lisa from Winnipeg, Manitoba on 04/02/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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Great price ... great product ... do many uses.
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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Great price ... great product ... do many uses.
Submited By: Jessica from Etobicoke, Ontario on 03/18/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Texture: slightly grainy, but melted down and whipped beautifully! Slightly oily residue left on skin Sent: very minimal, dissipates in a few hours if using raw, easily covered up with EO's Overall an excellent moisturizer! I purchased the refined shea butter just in case i found the raw unrefined shea butters scent too strong. However the unrefined shea butter was not very strong smelling, and was actually creamier and not grainy at all!
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Texture: slightly grainy, but melted down and whipped beautifully! Slightly oily residue left on skin Sent: very minimal, dissipates in a few hours if using raw, easily covered up with EO's Overall an excellent moisturizer! I purchased the refined shea butter just in case i found the raw unrefined shea butters scent too strong. However the unrefined shea butter was not very strong smelling, and was actually creamier and not grainy at all!
Submited By: Debra from Edmonton, Alberta on 02/14/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Great quality for a great price. I love the fact that it's basically scent free, means you don't have to add a lot of FO.
Loyal Customer Since: 2012
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Great quality for a great price. I love the fact that it's basically scent free, means you don't have to add a lot of FO.
Submited By: Rhonda from Winnipeg, Manitoba on 11/07/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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Way too grainy to be used in my body butter! Even after I whipped it a lot!I had such high hopes for this refined Shea butter, but I think I'll stick to using the Hemp seed butter instead. The Hemp seed butter is so smooth and wonderful!
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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Way too grainy to be used in my body butter! Even after I whipped it a lot!I had such high hopes for this refined Shea butter, but I think I'll stick to using the Hemp seed butter instead. The Hemp seed butter is so smooth and wonderful!
Submited By: Nickia from Miss, Ontario on 10/15/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This butter really spreads really nicely on the skin straight from the jar. This butter will go a loooonnnggg way! What NDA mentioned is very true to their description.
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This butter really spreads really nicely on the skin straight from the jar. This butter will go a loooonnnggg way! What NDA mentioned is very true to their description.
Submited By: Stephanie from London, Ontario on 03/05/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love this shea butter, it has such a neutral scent with all the benefits of shea. It takes scents wonderfully and its great for my daughter's eczema.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love this shea butter, it has such a neutral scent with all the benefits of shea. It takes scents wonderfully and its great for my daughter's eczema.
Submited By: Brenda from Winnipeg, Manitoba on 02/20/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Love this shea in my cp soaps, but I recently tried whipping it up with some grapeseed oil, a little cornstarch and fragrance - and it is amazing!
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Love this shea in my cp soaps, but I recently tried whipping it up with some grapeseed oil, a little cornstarch and fragrance - and it is amazing!
Submited By: Amy from Sept-iles, Quebec on 02/03/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Great product. This batch has almost no scent at all. Light yellow in color. Performs just as expected and you can't beat the price!
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Great product. This batch has almost no scent at all. Light yellow in color. Performs just as expected and you can't beat the price!
Submited By: Susan from Whitby, Ontario on 01/26/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I love the creamy property of this butter. I love that the scent has been removed from it. I am not a fan of the natural aroma of raw Shea Butter. It is very moisturing and lovely!
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I love the creamy property of this butter. I love that the scent has been removed from it. I am not a fan of the natural aroma of raw Shea Butter. It is very moisturing and lovely!
Submited By: Karen from Strathmore, Alberta on 12/06/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Great price....Great product. Will definitely be ordering again as soon as i run out.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Great price....Great product. Will definitely be ordering again as soon as i run out.
Submited By: Ashley from Ottawa, Ontario on 12/06/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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This is a wonderful butter! I had first used L'Occitane shea butter and a small tin was $10 (for 0.26 oz). I purchased the smallest sized jar of this available for $2.74 (for 0.22 lbs!!). I will NEVER go back to L'Occitane, it boggles my mind how much of a rip-off that is. This butter is affordable, and quality. Just taking a piece as-is and rubbing it on my skin, I know that I will be a customer of New Directions Aromatics for years to come. Keep in mind this butter has a stronger scent than that of L'Occitane, and it is a different scent. I can say that I prefer the scent to this! The other one smelled kind of off to me (but that is my opinion, everyone is different). At the very least I suggest trying the sample size, you really can't go wrong with this quality and the price. :D
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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This is a wonderful butter! I had first used L'Occitane shea butter and a small tin was $10 (for 0.26 oz). I purchased the smallest sized jar of this available for $2.74 (for 0.22 lbs!!). I will NEVER go back to L'Occitane, it boggles my mind how much of a rip-off that is. This butter is affordable, and quality. Just taking a piece as-is and rubbing it on my skin, I know that I will be a customer of New Directions Aromatics for years to come. Keep in mind this butter has a stronger scent than that of L'Occitane, and it is a different scent. I can say that I prefer the scent to this! The other one smelled kind of off to me (but that is my opinion, everyone is different). At the very least I suggest trying the sample size, you really can't go wrong with this quality and the price. :D
Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 08/05/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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A good batch. Almost no scent at all, wonderful texture. Thank you very much. Presque pas d'odeur et bonne texture. Je suis super sastisfaite de cette "batch".
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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A good batch. Almost no scent at all, wonderful texture. Thank you very much. Presque pas d'odeur et bonne texture. Je suis super sastisfaite de cette "batch".
Submited By: Betsy from Brockville, Ontario on 07/31/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Beautiful creamy product at a great price. There is a subtle scent when its melted down, but holds a fragrance beautifully. Ive made some unscented products with this butter and the comments have been "earthy", "pleasant", "warm". I add a bit of beeswax to it for color. This has been a Must Have product on my shopping list!
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Beautiful creamy product at a great price. There is a subtle scent when its melted down, but holds a fragrance beautifully. Ive made some unscented products with this butter and the comments have been "earthy", "pleasant", "warm". I add a bit of beeswax to it for color. This has been a Must Have product on my shopping list!
Submited By: Terry Lynn from Toronto, Ontario on 01/15/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Love this! Very white and no scent that I can smell, Used in both a scented and unscented body butter. Containers packed to the top. Had to open it and take just a bit out to melt into my skin. Love that NDA has sourced out Fair Trade products!
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Love this! Very white and no scent that I can smell, Used in both a scented and unscented body butter. Containers packed to the top. Had to open it and take just a bit out to melt into my skin. Love that NDA has sourced out Fair Trade products!
Submited By: Wendy from Regina, Saskatchewan on 06/10/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Wonderful quality shea butter. Very little scent and smooth consistency, perfect for CP soap and body butters!
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Wonderful quality shea butter. Very little scent and smooth consistency, perfect for CP soap and body butters!
Submited By: Jacinthe from Montréal, Quebec on 05/11/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This is a great shea butter! Very white, no scent and super moisturizing. Good quality!
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This is a great shea butter! Very white, no scent and super moisturizing. Good quality!
Submited By: Jackie from Porter's Lake, Nova Scotia on 05/07/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Now that's what I'm talking about! If you don't like the smell of unrefined shea, don't hesitate to spend a bit more to get this stuff!
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Now that's what I'm talking about! If you don't like the smell of unrefined shea, don't hesitate to spend a bit more to get this stuff!
Submited By: Juanita from Virden, Manitoba on 04/22/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Used this amazing shea butter in my first batch of massage bars and WOW!! I impressed myself with how amazing they turned out again. Can't wait to place another order of ND's top notch products.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Used this amazing shea butter in my first batch of massage bars and WOW!! I impressed myself with how amazing they turned out again. Can't wait to place another order of ND's top notch products.
Submited By: Lisa from Wpg, Manitoba on 01/30/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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No scent, beautiful butter..Love it
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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No scent, beautiful butter..Love it
Submited By: Christine from Burnaby, British Columbia on 01/29/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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NDA’s Shea Butter has a lovely and creamy texture! Although I can’t tell the extent to which it has been deodorized (due to a cold) I can tell that this will make a wonderful whipped body butter! I had a hard time choosing all of the different butters that NDA offers, and I plan to purchase Cocoa Butter for my Body Balm next. Thank you NDA!
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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NDA’s Shea Butter has a lovely and creamy texture! Although I can’t tell the extent to which it has been deodorized (due to a cold) I can tell that this will make a wonderful whipped body butter! I had a hard time choosing all of the different butters that NDA offers, and I plan to purchase Cocoa Butter for my Body Balm next. Thank you NDA!
Submited By: Natalie from Ottawa, Ontario on 12/22/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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This shea has no scent, and is divine for making body butter! I mixed it with cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. I am very happy with it and will probably purchase more.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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This shea has no scent, and is divine for making body butter! I mixed it with cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. I am very happy with it and will probably purchase more.
Submited By: Lucie from Calgary, Alberta on 12/09/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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looks way better in reality than in the picture - no smell, not as oily as other shea butters, and behaves perfectly. the ultimate natural moisturizer!
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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looks way better in reality than in the picture - no smell, not as oily as other shea butters, and behaves perfectly. the ultimate natural moisturizer!
Submited By: Yulia from Newmarket, Ontario on 11/15/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I recently purchased the Refined version of Shea and I am absolutely in love with it. It's so soft and supple and nourishes the skin on contact. Extremely easy to work with. I chose refined because I don't like strong scents and wasn't sure about Shea, so tried the cleaned version - and what can I say - I am a fan.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I recently purchased the Refined version of Shea and I am absolutely in love with it. It's so soft and supple and nourishes the skin on contact. Extremely easy to work with. I chose refined because I don't like strong scents and wasn't sure about Shea, so tried the cleaned version - and what can I say - I am a fan.
Submited By: Stephanie from London, Ontario on 10/27/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love this butter, its great for body butters Mix it with fruity scents and the Body Shop has nothing on you!
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love this butter, its great for body butters Mix it with fruity scents and the Body Shop has nothing on you!
Submited By: Johanne from Montreal, Quebec on 09/03/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Love this product! The smooth, creamy texture and subtle scent makes it the perfect butter for creamy concoctions. Other scents can be added and will not be overpowered as they would normally be when unrefined shea butter is used. And the price! Can’t go wrong there! I got a kilo for the same price I usually shell out to get 100g of shea butter at department stores. Great value!
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Love this product! The smooth, creamy texture and subtle scent makes it the perfect butter for creamy concoctions. Other scents can be added and will not be overpowered as they would normally be when unrefined shea butter is used. And the price! Can’t go wrong there! I got a kilo for the same price I usually shell out to get 100g of shea butter at department stores. Great value!
Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 08/19/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I always have been using the 100% natural shea butter before. This time, I ordered the refined one. I liked its creamy texture. I must say I miss the smell of fresh shea butter, but this refined butter is really worth the value (and the price !) I made soaps with this shea butter and as ever, the results are apetizing ! Thanks to New Directions.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I always have been using the 100% natural shea butter before. This time, I ordered the refined one. I liked its creamy texture. I must say I miss the smell of fresh shea butter, but this refined butter is really worth the value (and the price !) I made soaps with this shea butter and as ever, the results are apetizing ! Thanks to New Directions.
Submited By: Stephanie from Burlington, Ontario on 08/01/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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A wonderful way to get the benefits of Shea butter without the strong smell of the natural butter. I will only use this one in my blended formulas! Can't go wrong for the price.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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A wonderful way to get the benefits of Shea butter without the strong smell of the natural butter. I will only use this one in my blended formulas! Can't go wrong for the price.
Submited By: Marie from Gatineau, Quebec on 07/31/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This is more than a bargain! I used to pay $12 for 50g (1.75 Oz) Can't go wrong here! For an extra $1.12 I got 1 Kg WOW and I can't wait to make my own body lotion, BTW. I did not find it was smelly at all. it really says what it say 'deodorized'
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This is more than a bargain! I used to pay $12 for 50g (1.75 Oz) Can't go wrong here! For an extra $1.12 I got 1 Kg WOW and I can't wait to make my own body lotion, BTW. I did not find it was smelly at all. it really says what it say 'deodorized'
Submited By: Vanice from Cambridge, Ontario on 07/15/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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This Shea Butter is the best I have tried and I use it with excellent results in my cold process soap.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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This Shea Butter is the best I have tried and I use it with excellent results in my cold process soap.
Submited By: Kim from Aurora, Ontario on 02/17/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Love this product...works extremely well in creams and cold process soaps. I love that it has no graininess or strong odour!
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Love this product...works extremely well in creams and cold process soaps. I love that it has no graininess or strong odour!
Submited By: Edith from Mirabel, Quebec on 10/24/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I first ordered shea ( natural ) from another company and the smell was so awfull I trew it away. But since I liked the effects, I wanted to give it another try, with you deodorized version. It was a great move ! Althought it still smells a little bit ( like it's supposed to ! ), I like it a lot. Mixed with other butters it is fine. I guess I will get used to the smell eventually. Thank you for this good product, and for the affordable prices.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I first ordered shea ( natural ) from another company and the smell was so awfull I trew it away. But since I liked the effects, I wanted to give it another try, with you deodorized version. It was a great move ! Althought it still smells a little bit ( like it's supposed to ! ), I like it a lot. Mixed with other butters it is fine. I guess I will get used to the smell eventually. Thank you for this good product, and for the affordable prices.
Submited By: Beth from North Bay, Ontario on 07/30/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I love this shea...soft and creamy, beautiful to work with!
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I love this shea...soft and creamy, beautiful to work with!
