Sal (Shorea) Butter (Unrefined) (Cosmetic Grade)

Sal butter holds a high amount of naturally occurring stearic and oleic acids. Its these properties that give this butter its unique, firm texture. Sal butter has similar properties to cocoa butter, and will soften and spread easily on skin. It's composition makes it a great choice to use to stabilize formulations.

Origin: India

Colour:

• Unrefined-Green

Used In: Soaps, creams, lotions and other external applications.

Common Uses:  Sal Butter is a natural emollient and can be used by itself to soften hands and dry skin.

Recommended Usage:
• Lotions & Creams: .5 - 8 %
• Balms: .5 – 100 %
• Bar Soaps: .5 - 2 %
• Hair Conditioners: .5 – 8 %

When adding butters to creams and lotions, it might be necessary to gently warm them until the texture can be incorporated into the final product. Using a hand blender, create a vortex with your cream or lotion and drizzle your melted butter to fully incorporate. For addition in soaps, the general rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon per 500 g.

Melting Point: 34 to 38 deg C

Please Note: Butters may liquefy during shipping based on ambient temperature conditions. Please refrigerate once received to bring back to normal consistency. The colour/ aroma and consistency can vary slightly batch wise depending of the season and the base fruit. 

Dispatch In:

• In Stock: 1-2 working days
• Pre-Order: 15-20 working days

References: Nourish Your Hair Naturally: How to Use Unrefined Sal Butter for Gorgeous Locks