{"title":"Raw Shea Butter","description":"\u003cp\u003eNuts gathered, cracked, roasted, ground, and kneaded by hand. The same way it has been done for centuries, in the same village, by women who learned it from their mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs smells faintly of woodsmoke and nuts. Refined butter smells of nothing, because refining strips the scent out and takes most of the useful compounds with it. The smell is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e450 g | 16 oz pouch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The everyday size. A pea-sized scoop melts into a palmful, so it lasts far longer than the number suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2.25 kg | 5 lb box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big pouch, big possibilities: whole-body use, whipped butter recipes, a small skincare business, or a household that keeps raiding yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 kg | 10 lb box.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formulator's size. Soap makers, salons, and anyone who has done the arithmetic on buying in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy raw beats refined\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne ingredient: \u003cem\u003eVitellaria paradoxa\u003c\/em\u003e nut butter. The ingredient list fits on one line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in oleic and stearic fatty acids, which is why it sits on skin as a barrier instead of vanishing in ten minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally contains vitamins A and E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts unsaponifiable fraction is unusually large and holds triterpene cinnamate esters, compounds that absorb light in the UVB range. Refining destroys them. We are not permitted to print a sun protection factor and we would not want to: the effect is nowhere near strong enough to replace sunscreen. It is simply one more thing raw butter has that refined butter does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace, body, hair, hands, feet, and stretched pregnant bellies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaw Shea butter is not a sunscreen and is no substitute for one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho made it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cooperative of village women who own and run it themselves. Our customers funded most of that. Their children are in school, the butter stays unrefined, and nobody had to add a filler to make it behave on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe sell Shea butter in 450 g | 16 oz pouches and in 2.25 kg | 5 lb and 4.5 kg | 10 lb boxes. Never in jars.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raw-shea-butter-from-ghana-450g","title":"Raw African Shea Butter 450 g | 16 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Shea butter from Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, vegan, natural, and safe for all skin types. Handcrafted by a women's cooperative and packed with vitamins to deeply nourish and protect your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 450 g | 16 oz pouch is the perfect everyday amount. Use it as a daily skin moisturizer, or add it to your own DIY recipes: soaps, body butters, lotions, creams, lip balms, and hair treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Everyone Swears by Shea Butter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, people across Africa and beyond have turned to Shea butter to keep their skin soft, strong, and glowing, through dry seasons, dusty winds, blazing sun, and yes, even the coldest winter chills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom newborn babies to grandparents, this butter has been used to calm the look of dry, tight, easily irritated skin, and to look after chapped lips, stretch marks, and dry patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBald heads to big, beautiful hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-shave care and razor bump comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough elbows, knees, and heels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind-burned cheeks and chapped lips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch marks and dry skin patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive baby skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Raw Shea Butter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScoop out a penny-sized amount, it melts in seconds from your body heat. Apply to skin or hair. That's it. Use it as-is or mix it into your favorite DIY skincare or haircare recipes. We've got some easy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtaleghana.shop\/blogs\/recipes\"\u003eDIY recipes right here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than Skincare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every pouch that arrives at your doorstep, you're making a real difference. Each purchase directly strengthens a woman running her own business, and in return, you receive the highest-quality Shea butter on earth. It's a beautiful, beneficial cycle, just the way we like it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtaleghana.shop\/blogs\/shea-butter-tales-of-nature-and-nurture\/the-goodness-of-shea-butter-doesnt-stop-at-your-skin\"\u003eRead the full story behind our Shea butter →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Store Raw Shea Butter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Shea butter travels all the way from Africa in a lightweight pouch. Plenty of people scoop straight from it and never think about it again. If you would rather keep something on the shelf, decant a working amount into any jar you already have at home. Or add one of our empty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtaleghana.shop\/products\/empty-metal-tin-120-ml-4-fl-oz\"\u003emetal tins\u003c\/a\u003e, or the African original, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtaleghana.shop\/products\/calabash-bowl-a-natural-companion-for-your-shea-butter\"\u003ecalabash bowl\u003c\/a\u003e. Completely optional. The pouch does the job on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. Unrefined Shea butter hardens in the fridge and softens in heat, room temperature keeps it at the perfect, easy-to-use consistency. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtaleghana.shop\/blogs\/shea-butter-tales-of-nature-and-nurture\/how-to-store-raw-shea-butter\"\u003eFull storage guide here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeads-up: some countries charge customs or import fees on arrival. That depends on your local rules rather than on us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FairTale GHANA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22579524164,"sku":"","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1482\/3954\/products\/IMG_2267.jpg?v=1773919407"},{"product_id":"raw-african-shea-butter-wholesale-10-lbs","title":"Raw African Shea Butter 4.5 kg | 10 lb","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5 kg | 10 lb of pure Shea butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig projects, small businesses, or just a deep love for Shea butter, our 4.5 kg box is ready for it all. Whether you're crafting whipped body butters, rich hair masks, or stocking up to keep your skin soft year-round, there's plenty to go around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a weekend with friends, everyone scooping, mixing, and blending their own skincare. A little Shea butter, some oils, a few favorite scents: self-care, creativity, and good company all in one. And while you're making something beautiful for yourself, you're also making a difference for the women who handcrafted this butter with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery box supports fair wages and keeps this time-honored craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skin will thank you. So will the women who made it. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since our Shea butter is raw and handmade, every batch may have slight variations in color and scent depending on the season and the nuts used. This has no effect on the quality. It is a natural reminder that you're getting the real, unrefined goodness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe keep it handmade because this is the real deal. Skilled hands carrying on a tradition that has existed for generations. We wouldn't have it any other way, because replacing people with machines means replacing incomes too. When you choose our Shea butter, you're choosing quality, tradition, and real impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeads-up: some countries charge customs or import fees on arrival. That depends on your local rules rather than on us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FairTale GHANA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31334979844,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1482\/3954\/files\/10_lbs_Shea_Butter_bulk.png?v=1774019238"},{"product_id":"raw-shea-butter-5lbs","title":"Raw African Shea butter 2.25 kg | 5 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis size is perfect if 450 g | 16 oz feels too little and 4.5 kg | 10 lb is more than you need. Enough to last, without overdoing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES OUR SHEA BUTTER STAND OUT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw, unrefined and worked by hand. It naturally holds on to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Vitamin A, which supports the skin's own renewal\u003cbr\u003e– Vitamin E, which protects and moisturizes\u003cbr\u003e– Oleic and stearic fatty acids, which keep the skin barrier strong and help lock in moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis golden butter is the result of hard work and deep pride. The women behind it are the heart of our venture. They're preserving skills passed down through generations, a craft that's slowly disappearing as machines replace hands. But in our village, it's still alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea butter has been treasured across West Africa for centuries. Historians have traced its use back as far as a 14th-century village in Mali, and it later made its way to Europe through the explorer Mungo Park in the 1700s. Today, it's still here. Still real. Still making skin glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherry on top? 🍒 With every purchase, you're supporting the women who make this butter and helping ensure their work continues and their community thrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo yes, you're pampering your skin, but you're also keeping a tradition alive and backing women who run their own business. You are truly making a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since our Shea butter is raw and handmade, you might notice slight differences in color or scent from batch to batch. That's nature's touch, seasonal variations that don't affect the quality. It's proof that you're getting the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe keep it handmade because this is the real deal. Skilled hands doing meaningful work, the way it's always been done here. When machines replace people, they replace incomes too and that's a trade-off we refuse to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeads-up: some countries charge customs or import fees on arrival. That depends on your local rules rather than on us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FairTale GHANA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31742812815432,"sku":"","price":69.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1482\/3954\/files\/5lbssheabutter.png?v=1772539572"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1482\/3954\/collections\/FairTaleGhana_Pouch_Brwn.jpg?v=1782659369","url":"https:\/\/fairtaleghana.shop\/collections\/shea-butter-collection.oembed","provider":"FairTale GHANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}