The Beauty of Natural Whipped Shea Butter
The Beauty of Natural Whipped Shea Butter: What to Know About Heat, Color, and Care
At Basically Earth, we are passionate about crafting whipped shea butter products that are 100% natural, nourishing, and free from artificial stabilizers. Using pure ingredients like unrefined shea butter, natural oils, and essential oils, we deliver hydration and care for your skin in every jar.
As a natural product, whipped shea butter reacts to its environment, especially heat, which can affect its appearance. Let’s dive into what this means and how to care for your butter to keep it as fresh and effective as the day you purchased it.
Why Does Heat Affect Whipped Shea Butter?
Natural shea butter is sensitive to temperature changes. When freshly whipped, it has a light, fluffy texture and a creamy white color. However, when exposed to heat, the butter can melt, and upon cooling, it may solidify with a slightly grainy or uneven texture. Additionally, the color may change from its initial white to a more off-white or yellowish hue.
These changes occur because the natural fatty acids in shea butter crystallize differently when cooled after melting. The color variation is also a natural response to the heating and cooling process. But here’s the good news: none of these changes affect the product’s quality or effectiveness.
What to Do If Your Butter Melts
If your whipped shea butter melts:
- Don’t Worry: It’s still just as nourishing and effective.
- Refrigerate It: Place the jar in the fridge for 30-60 minutes to allow it to solidify.
- Rewhip (Optional): For those who love the fluffy texture, you can rewhip the butter using a hand mixer once it’s cooled. If you don't have handmixer (like alot of us) no stress, you can also use a sucker stick/fork to whip it all back up.
How to Protect Your Butter in the Heat
To minimize texture and color changes, follow these tips:
- Store in a Cool Place: Keep your butter away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Travel with Care: If you’re taking it with you, pack it in a cooler bag during warm weather.
- Order with Climate in Mind: When shopping online, consider shipping times during hot seasons. At Basically Earth we do think about this all time, you might find your butters arriving in heat protective packaging. 📦
Why Natural Products Are Worth It
The occasional change in texture or color is a small price to pay for a product that is truly natural and free from synthetic additives. At Basically Earth, our Whipped Shea Butter contains no stabilizers or artificial dyes—only pure, nourishing ingredients like unrefined shea butter, jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil, and essential oils.
The Bottom Line
While heat may affect the appearance of your whipped shea butter, it does not diminish its quality or benefits. Its natural properties remain intact, ready to hydrate and pamper your skin. By following a few simple care tips, you can enjoy the luxurious, skin-loving benefits of your butter in any season.
Thank you for choosing Basically Earth—where natural skincare meets sustainability! 🌿