Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of an African Shea tree. It is typically ivory or pale yellow in color and has a slightly nutty aroma. When Shea butter is refined it typically losses some of its odor and nutritional benefits. Shea butter is solid at room temperature and is easily applied. It has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for ages due to its outstanding benefits for skin and hair. At Sola's Butters, organic and unrefined Shea butter is the primary ingredient in our Shea butte