Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 thank you, Margaret for your informative response. I got my unrefined shea from the Agbanga Karite Co., and according to their website, their shea is pretty " pure " ? Fair trade, organic, and all that. I have read on this and other lists that the condition (ie, color, texture, smell) can vary tremendously, depending on the region it is produced, growing conditions, all that is involved with a natural product. Opening the jar, mine looks pale, ivory, creamy color. Once scooped, I can see the slight, very slight olive green tint. It is pretty scoopable, just much more firm than the refined I've purchased in the past. But very workable, and I feel better, already, knowing how much better it is for the skin. And it's not crumbly, as I had said, that was a poor choice of word. It was cold yesterday, and I was just initially so taken with it's firmness. The odor...that's difficult to describe. I wouldn't say it's nutty...or smokey...maybe a combo of both? Not pungent or skunky. And fades fairly quickly, once massaged into the skin. Anyway, I'm very happy with it. I'm no longer an unrefined shea butter virgin! And I'm glad my first experience with this gift is pleasant. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hi Christy, > >thank you, Margaret for your informative response. I got my unrefined >shea >from the Agbanga Karite Co., and according to their website, their shea is >pretty " pure " ? Fair trade, organic, and all that. Oh good! You are very welcome. Agbanga has very good shea butter. Lab tested and never questionable. It's the shea butter I use and sell. > >I have read on this and other lists that the condition (ie, color, texture, >smell) can vary tremendously, depending on the region it is produced, >growing conditions, all that is involved with a natural product. Yes, this is true. Processing methods can vary the butter as well, and it is not a science but more of an art so there is room for variation from that too. > >Opening the jar, mine looks pale, ivory, creamy color. Once scooped, I >can >see the slight, very slight olive green tint. It is pretty scoopable, just >much more firm than the refined I've purchased in the past. But very >workable, and I feel better, already, knowing how much better it is for the >skin. Sounds perfect. Melt it and it will appear a much darker green, but always lightens back up to the creamy ivory. > >And it's not crumbly, as I had said, that was a poor choice of word. It >was >cold yesterday, and I was just initially so taken with it's firmness. I understand. When I cut 50 lb chunks it does " crumble " a bit, however they are soft crumbles. > >The odor...that's difficult to describe. I wouldn't say it's nutty...or >smokey...maybe a combo of both? Not pungent or skunky. And fades fairly >quickly, once massaged into the skin. It is difficult in describing but you just did it. > >Anyway, I'm very happy with it. I'm no longer an unrefined shea butter >virgin! And I'm glad my first experience with this gift is pleasant. lol Have a great day! Margaret http://www.naturalindulgences.com Unrefined Shea Butter Pre-Buy coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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