organic shea butter
Why We Use Organic Shea Butter
At Summer Butter, our Shea butter is fair-trade sourced directly from a women-led cooperative in northern Ghana. It’s raw, unrefined, and packed with healing nutrients that protect and restore skin—especially under the California sun. This is more than just a moisturizing ingredient; it’s a powerful plant-based healer with deep roots in both skin health and community impact.
✺ Deep Nourishment from Nature
Unrefined Shea butter is rich in essential fatty acids like oleic, stearic, and linoleic acids, which help repair and strengthen the skin barrier. These lipids restore softness and elasticity while protecting against water loss—perfect for dry, sun-exposed skin. It melts at body temperature and absorbs easily, delivering moisture that lasts all day.
✺ Vitamins That Heal
Packed with vitamin A and vitamin E, Shea butter promotes cell regeneration, helps fade scars and stretch marks, and boosts your skin’s resilience against UV damage. Vitamin A stimulates collagen production, while vitamin E acts as a natural antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that accelerate skin aging.
✺ Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory
Shea butter contains triterpenes, which are natural plant compounds shown to calm inflammation, soothe itching, and help reduce redness. It’s ideal for treating sunburns, rashes, eczema, and irritated skin—making it a gentle choice for sensitive skin and kids.
✺ Ethical, Sustainable & Empowering
Our Shea butter comes from a fair trade women’s cooperative, where traditional handcrafting methods have been passed down for generations. Every batch supports the economic empowerment of women, environmental preservation, and cultural heritage. It’s skincare that does good—from source to skin.
✺ A Pure, Creamy Texture with a Purpose
Unlike refined versions, our raw Shea butter retains its natural ivory hue and subtle nutty scent. This purity reflects not only its quality, but its integrity—uncompromised, nutrient-dense, and ready to melt into your skin like sunlight.
