Butters are a very important part of making hand-crafted beauty products. I use them quite often when I want to create a luscious thick cream or a solid lotion bar. The beauty of a natural butter such as Shea is that it can be used all by itself by simply massaging it into the skin for unparalleled protection.
I use
cocoa butter,
kokum butter,
mango butter and
shea butter the most. These butters vary in their color and texture. Here is a bit of information about each butter. Thanks to
Mountain Rose Herbs for this valuable information.
Cocoa Butter is an aromatic solid butter pressed from the roasted seeds of the Cacao
tree (Theobroma cacao) and further processed to yield a warm color and
delightful odor. Will soften at body temperature and adds a rich,
creamy, and thick consistency to lotions, soaps, creams, and toiletry
items to help reduce cutaneous dryness and for the improvement of skin
elasticity. A soothing ingredient commonly found in most cosmetic
preparations and now fair trade certified at Mountain Rose Herbs.
Color: Cream Hue
Texture: Semi-Hard
Cocoa Butter Wafers from
Mountain Rose Herbs exhibit the same properties and qualities as their standard Cocoa Butter
but in a much more convenient size which makes melting and blending
easier. Each wafer or disc measures about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter.
Suitable for food and cosmetic use.
Color: Cream Hue
Texture: Semi-Hard
Kokum Butter from
Mountain Rose Herbs is a highly prized and under-rated butter from the Garcinia tree. This
naturally white and incredibly smooth butter has enormously high
compositions of beneficial materials to help regenerate tired and worn
skin cells and further supports elasticity and general flexibility of
the skin wall. A great ingredient to add to healing lotions, creams, and
body butters. It can be directly applied to the skin in its solid
state, but it may require a mild amount of heating to improve
applicability. Highly recommended to those that are crafting cosmetics
with the intent of producing a skin healing end product.
Color: White
Texture: Hard
Mango Butter from Mountain Rose Herbs is expeller pressed and rendered from the seed kernel of the Mango tree,
this highly prized butter is an exceptional quality base ingredient for
body care products and soap making recipes. Mango Butter has beneficial
moisturizing properties for lotions and acts as a mild lubricant for the
skin, and is very similar in color and texture as cocoa butter making
it an exotic and fun alternative for toiletry products. Great source of
essential fatty acids.
Color: White/Off White
Texture: Semi-Hard
Shea Butter from Mountain Rose Herbs is a raw unrefined butter derived from the vegetable fat of the Karite
Tree. The first choice in natural skin care and fine body care products,
Mountain Rose Herbs certified organic shea butter forms a breathable, water-resistant
film and is the leading natural product for moisturizing. A wonderful
base for cosmetic recipes or used as a stand alone application, this
comes highly recommended for those concerned about naturally healthy
skin. Mountain Rose Herbs shea butter is hand harvested, certified organic, expeller
pressed, and is imported directly from the processor.
Color: Cream Hue/Tan
Texture: Soft
This information is for educational
purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent
or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended
to prescribe in any way. This information is for
educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may
its data be accurate. As with all herbs, Do not take
internally unless working with a qualified and expert
practitioner. Keep away from children. I am an affiliate with
Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure page for
details.. Avoid use unless discussed with your physician. This
information is for educational purposes only. This information has
not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
condition or disease. Green Blessings!
