--- product_id: 1177342 title: "Raw Shea Butter – 100% Pure Unrefined African Shea Butter | Deep Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Hair & Scalp | DIY Body Butter, Lip Balm & Soap Base | Smoky Scent (1 lb Block)" brand: "better shea butter" price: "VT11140" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Better Shea Butter" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1177342-raw-shea-butter-100-pure-unrefined-african-shea-butter-deep store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 100% Pure & Unrefined Deep Hydration Power Multi-use DIY Essential Raw Shea Butter – 100% Pure Unrefined African Shea Butter | Deep Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Hair & Scalp | DIY Body Butter, Lip Balm & Soap Base | Smoky Scent (1 lb Block) **Brand:** better shea butter **Price:** VT11140 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the secret to timeless skin & hair glow with pure African shea magic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Raw Shea Butter – 100% Pure Unrefined African Shea Butter | Deep Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Hair & Scalp | DIY Body Butter, Lip Balm & Soap Base | Smoky Scent (1 lb Block) by better shea butter - **How much does it cost?** VT11140 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1177342-raw-shea-butter-100-pure-unrefined-african-shea-butter-deep) ## Best For - better shea butter enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted better shea butter brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hydrate Like a Pro:** Delivers intense moisture that sinks deep without greasiness—perfect for dry skin, hair, and sensitive types. - • **Pure African Goodness:** Experience authentic, unrefined shea butter with its natural smoky aroma, untouched by chemicals or fragrances. - • **Eco-Conscious & Ethical:** Vegan, fair trade, hypoallergenic, and cruelty-free—beauty that aligns with your values. - • **Versatile Beauty Staple:** Ideal for DIY body butters, lip balms, hair masks, and more—customize your skincare routine effortlessly. - • **Long-Lasting Nourishment:** A little goes a long way—one 1 lb bar keeps your skin and hair luxuriously soft for weeks. ## Overview This 1 lb bar of 100% pure, unrefined African shea butter offers rich, natural hydration with a distinctive smoky aroma from traditional processing. Perfect for dry skin and hair, it’s a versatile, vegan, and cruelty-free moisturizer that supports DIY beauty creations while delivering deep nourishment without greasiness. ## Description desertcart.com : Raw Shea Butter - 100% Pure African Unrefined Shea Butter with Natural Smoky Scent | Moisturizer for Dry Skin & Hair, DIY Body Butter, Soap, Lip Balm - 1 lb Bar : Body Butters : Beauty & Personal Care Review: UPDATE: Unscented version is awesome - Update: After my original review of the unrefined version the company reached out to me. Great customer service! I decided to try the unscented version and am so glad I did. It's perfect for my sensitive nose. No aroma at all. And the product is doing wonders for my skin after just two days. After sleeping with it on all night I wake up with skin that does not feel dry but moisturizer. Can't wait to see what happens after a week, a month and longer. Apparently raw shea butter both hydrates and moisturizes, unlike other oils and fats. It sinks into the skin AND provides a protective layer. ORIGINAL POST. For a while I've wanted to try pure shea butter for it's great moisturizing properties. Aware that the smell can be a bit much I bought this anyway. The texture is great and it absorbs well. Not greasy at all. My hands feel great. For this is give five stars. The smell, however, is too much for my sensitive nose. It definitely has a smokey aroma and a bit of a chemical smell. It's not something I can use because of it. So for aroma I give it one star, or rather zero. Average it out and it's three stars for me. I'll be passing it along to someone else. Review: Smell was very strong, but the product seems solid. - Bought this to use on my lips because I was tired of using chapsticks and balms with a bunch of other junk in them, just wanted to go straight to the source to keep my lips hydrated through winter. I can't fault the product, the packaging is clean and to be fair the butter is a lovely texture, easy to apply, seems high quality. I think my only feedback and the reason I ended up returning this was the smell. Granted, I bought it knowing that it would have a smell. I was just expecting it to be nutty and smoky like the product description suggests (I'd never actually smelled raw shea before). I know everyone's definitions of scent are a little different but I'm not sure I know anyone who would have described the smell as nutty and smoky. I feel like that's being a little too polite. Or maybe it just could do with a mention that it can come off stronger than expected. When I popped the cap I immediately thought it smells like a tire store. I brought it to my husband and asked him what he thought it smelled like and he said it smelled like burnt rubber. I think it wouldn't have been terrible to tolerate if I wasn't planning to use it on my lips which are right under my nose. It was definitely too whiffy there. That said, because this seems like a solid product I did go and instead order the refined version for the similar effects of shea without the harsh smell. Also, feel like this needs to be said, I'd consider going for the refined version anyway if you have a known latex allergy. As soon as I put the shea on my lips they started to tingle uncomfortably, and later so did my mouth. I did some research on why that would be when shea is considered to be fairly un-allergenic and found that raw shea can contain traces of natural latex, which I'm allergic to. Not saying that's what was happening, but it was a similar reaction to when I eat too many figs, or underripe figs, which contain latex in their sap, too. Though supposedly the refined version wheedles most of the latex out. Be wary and always patch test if you're not sure, just wanted to mention because I'm not sure the latex and shea thing is widely known or observed. ## Features - Natural Smoky Aroma of Raw, Unrefined Shea Butter: This shea butter is 100% natural and unrefined, which means it retains the traditional nutty/smoky scent created during the roasting of shea nuts in traditional West African processing. Because it is completely natural, the aroma can vary from batch to batch and may sometimes be strong. No fragrance or deodorizing processes are used. The scent typically softens after application or when blended into DIY formulations. Customers who prefer an odorless option may prefer refined shea butter. - Shea Butter Lotion for Extremely Dry Skin: This pure organic shea butter works as a rich body butter for women and men alike. Simply melt a pea-sized amount between your hands and massage onto skin until absorbed. A little goes a long way, making it ideal for very dry skin areas like hands, elbows, knees, and heels. - Shea Butter Face Moisturizer – Deep Hydration for Dry Skin: Pure African shea butter makes a great natural face moisturizer. It is non-comedogenic and deeply moisturizes dry skin, leaving it feeling soft and nourished. Suitable for many skin types including dry, oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. - Shea Butter for Hair – Natural Moisture & Shine: Raw African shea butter is a great natural hair moisturizer that can help soften and defrizz curly, thick, and 4C hair types while adding natural shine. It can be used as a leave-in conditioner, LOC method moisturizer, or as part of a nourishing hair mask. - Perfect for DIY Skincare Recipes: Use this high quality shea butter to make whipped body butter, stretch mark cream, body balm, lip balm, shea butter deodorant, soaps, lotions and other DIY beauty products. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00D9NV2D4 | | ASIN | B00D9NV2D4 | | Active Ingredients | Shea butter | | Age Range Description | Adult, Kids, Women, Men, Babies, Elderly | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,738 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #12 in Body Butters | | Brand Name | Better Shea Butter | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (21,791) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00850011684771 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions | 7 x 6 x 3.5 inches | | Item Form | Bar | | Item Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces | | Item Weight | 16 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Better Shea Butter | | Manufacturer | Better Shea Butter | | Manufacturer Part Number | 7941 | | Material Features | Vegan, Fragrance Free, Fair Trade and Pure, Unrefined with no Additives | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | 100% Pure, Hypoallergenic, Natural Ingredients, Not Tested On Animals, Vegan | | Product Benefits | Moisturizing, Rejuvenating, Fine Line Treatment, Wrinkle Treatment, Scar Treatment, Stretch Mark Treatment, Softening, Anti-Inflammatory, Redness Removal | | Product Dimensions | 7 x 6 x 3.5 inches; 1 Pounds | | Recommended Uses For Product | Acne, Eczema, Pores, Scars, Stretch Marks, Wrinkles | | Scent Name | Shea Butter | | Skin Type | All | | Special Ingredients | Shea Butter | | Specific Uses For Product | Dryness, Cracked Skin, Itchy Dry Skin | | Target Use Body Part | Whole Body | | UPC | 850011684771 850011684580 | | UPC | 850011684771 850011684580 | | Unit Count | 16 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult, Kids, Women, Men, Babies, Elderly - **Brand:** Better Shea Butter - **Item Volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 7 x 6 x 3.5 inches - **Special Feature:** 100% Pure, Hypoallergenic, Natural Ingredients, Not Tested On Animals, Vegan ## Images ![Raw Shea Butter – 100% Pure Unrefined African Shea Butter | Deep Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Hair & Scalp | DIY Body Butter, Lip Balm & Soap Base | Smoky Scent (1 lb Block) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Bp7tMdTbL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I thought IVORY shea was REFINED. How can this be UNREFINED if it's IVORY in color? Pls inform me as I need to be certain. Thank you!** A: there are many sources out there saying WHITE is the real unrefined or that YELLOW is, the truth is that out there, there is both yellow and ivory(white) shea butter that are 100 percent raw/organic/unrefined (REAL) it just matters if it came from the east or west part of africa, i think its from the west it is yellow and from the east it is the whiter color, the reason for this is because of the nut that its came from differs in color depending on what part of africa. With that said you can still have a fake product that isnt 100 percent unrefined or truly real shea butter even if its the color you think it should be. Although I honestly believe this product is legit, and one of the few real ones on amazon. **Q: How does this come packaged? I'm okay with some melting...but don't want it melted out of the package on the front porch.** A: Mine arrived today totally liquified. The inner bag had leaked and a very small amount seeped through the outer packaging. It was nearly a hundred here so if you live in a hot climate, I'd wait to order it until cooler weather arrives. It hardened once I put the unopened bag in the refrigerator and I think it will work fine **Q: I can't find the label that says organic on the product?** A: I only buy organic, with few exceptions, label or not, and I'm buying this product. Labeling is kind of a tricky thing. For instance, in Sweden, where artisan coffee is a huge thing, companies come up with their fair trade labels they mark their products with in addition to adding an organic label on it. But there is nothing that says that the whole production chain is 'fairly traded'. Same thing goes with organic cotton in clothing. It may be the case that the fabric is organic, but the dye used is extremely toxic and not organic at all.In regards to the US, I found this article that seems to point out how products get USDA certified despite having non-organic ingredients. http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/3980. It unfortunately makes shopping for organic healthy products even harder when you can't trust that the labeling is 100% transparent, so as consumers we need to be even more savvy and smart in our decision making. As far as buying organic comes, I look for raw and unrefined products as much as possible, like this product seems to be. In this case I wouldn't be to bother to much about a label. I try to avoid processed anything as much as possible and am fortunate enough to live on the country side where I can trade organic foods with my neighbors. When I lived in NY, I looked for locally grown, unprocessed foods as much as possible and whenever I could go upstate, I would bring food from the local farms back to the city and throw in the freezer.I also do research on how to buy organic without relying too much on a label to guide me as well as finding out exactly what foods and products to avoid WITH labeling and what is OK to consume with a label.Good luck! **Q: Is this grade A?** A: Do you understand what Grade A means, truly? The American Shea Butter Institute is a private institution that offers shea butter testing at $600/batch, and they have created an arbitrary Grades classification that ranges from Grade A which they call "premium" to Grade F, defined as "shea moisturizer". While we do respect their purpose and activities, we have chosen to keep things simple and follow standard FDA and USDA regulations in selling cosmetic ingredients.All our products, including shea butter, are tested by an independent lab (not the Shea Butter institute) on a regular basis and at a fraction of the cost, thus allowing us to offer premium quality butters and oils at a reasonable price. We are proud of our high quality shea butter, you should give it a try and if you are not 100% satisfied you can return the item for a full refund. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UPDATE: Unscented version is awesome *by N***E on November 22, 2025* Update: After my original review of the unrefined version the company reached out to me. Great customer service! I decided to try the unscented version and am so glad I did. It's perfect for my sensitive nose. No aroma at all. And the product is doing wonders for my skin after just two days. After sleeping with it on all night I wake up with skin that does not feel dry but moisturizer. Can't wait to see what happens after a week, a month and longer. Apparently raw shea butter both hydrates and moisturizes, unlike other oils and fats. It sinks into the skin AND provides a protective layer. ORIGINAL POST. For a while I've wanted to try pure shea butter for it's great moisturizing properties. Aware that the smell can be a bit much I bought this anyway. The texture is great and it absorbs well. Not greasy at all. My hands feel great. For this is give five stars. The smell, however, is too much for my sensitive nose. It definitely has a smokey aroma and a bit of a chemical smell. It's not something I can use because of it. So for aroma I give it one star, or rather zero. Average it out and it's three stars for me. I'll be passing it along to someone else. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smell was very strong, but the product seems solid. *by E***E on March 19, 2026* Bought this to use on my lips because I was tired of using chapsticks and balms with a bunch of other junk in them, just wanted to go straight to the source to keep my lips hydrated through winter. I can't fault the product, the packaging is clean and to be fair the butter is a lovely texture, easy to apply, seems high quality. I think my only feedback and the reason I ended up returning this was the smell. Granted, I bought it knowing that it would have a smell. I was just expecting it to be nutty and smoky like the product description suggests (I'd never actually smelled raw shea before). I know everyone's definitions of scent are a little different but I'm not sure I know anyone who would have described the smell as nutty and smoky. I feel like that's being a little too polite. Or maybe it just could do with a mention that it can come off stronger than expected. When I popped the cap I immediately thought it smells like a tire store. I brought it to my husband and asked him what he thought it smelled like and he said it smelled like burnt rubber. I think it wouldn't have been terrible to tolerate if I wasn't planning to use it on my lips which are right under my nose. It was definitely too whiffy there. That said, because this seems like a solid product I did go and instead order the refined version for the similar effects of shea without the harsh smell. Also, feel like this needs to be said, I'd consider going for the refined version anyway if you have a known latex allergy. As soon as I put the shea on my lips they started to tingle uncomfortably, and later so did my mouth. I did some research on why that would be when shea is considered to be fairly un-allergenic and found that raw shea can contain traces of natural latex, which I'm allergic to. Not saying that's what was happening, but it was a similar reaction to when I eat too many figs, or underripe figs, which contain latex in their sap, too. Though supposedly the refined version wheedles most of the latex out. Be wary and always patch test if you're not sure, just wanted to mention because I'm not sure the latex and shea thing is widely known or observed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Exceptional Product Worth Experiencing *by T***Y on February 22, 2026* I recently had the opportunity to try this product, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every respect. From the moment I began using it, the quality and attention to detail were immediately apparent. It delivers on its promises with impressive reliability and performance. What stands out most is how thoughtfully designed it is. The features are intuitive, practical, and clearly developed with the user in mind. It integrates seamlessly into daily routines, making it both convenient and enjoyable to use. The overall experience feels refined and well-crafted. In addition, the value it provides is remarkable. It strikes an excellent balance between quality and affordability, making it accessible without compromising on standards. It’s rare to find a product that combines efficiency, durability, and user satisfaction so effectively. I would confidently recommend this product to anyone looking for a dependable and high-quality solution. It has certainly earned my endorsement, and I believe it’s something everyone should try at least once. ## Frequently Bought Together - Raw Shea Butter - 100% Pure African Shea Butter for Hair and Body | Unrefined Moisturizer for Extremely Dry Skin, DIY Lip Balm, Body Butter, Lotion, and Soap - Better Shea Butter Mango Butter 100% Natural Skin Moisturizer, 1 LB Block - Better Shea Butter Cocoa Butter - 8 oz Block, Deeply Moisturizes Skin, Diminishes Scars, Stretch Marks, Soothes Dry Skin --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1177342-raw-shea-butter-100-pure-unrefined-african-shea-butter-deep](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1177342-raw-shea-butter-100-pure-unrefined-african-shea-butter-deep) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*