{"product_id":"plant-guru-raw-african-shea-butter-5-lb-ivory-unrefined-block-100-pure-natural-moisturizer-for-skin-hair","title":"Plant Guru Raw African Shea Butter 5 lb Ivory Unrefined Block — 100% Pure Natural Moisturizer for Skin \u0026 Hair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Guru Raw African Shea Butter 5 lbs is a single-ingredient, unrefined ivory butter block made from Ghanaian shea nuts for moisturizing skin, hair, and crafting homemade cosmetics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulk 5-pound block of unrefined shea butter preserves the natural fatty acids and vitamins found in traditionally prepared African shea. Sold as a solid, ivory-colored paste, it’s intended for customers who want a high-volume, single-ingredient base for body care, scalp and hair nourishment, or DIY soap, lip balm, and cream making. The product is sourced from small-scale harvesters in Ghana and is supplied in its natural state, untreated and free from added fragrances or synthetic chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this raw shea butter different from refined butters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnrefined shea retains more of the naturally occurring fatty acids, sterols, and vitamins because it avoids high-heat processing and chemical bleaching. That means the texture, aroma, and nutritive components remain closer to the butter’s original composition. Many formulators and home crafters prefer unrefined ivory shea for its stability and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCold- or low-heat processing preserves beneficial compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIvory tone indicates minimal bleaching or deodorization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural scent and thicker consistency ideal for balms and creams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge 5 lb block is economical for repeat use or small-batch production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I use this bulk shea butter in my daily routine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can apply a small amount to dry skin areas, massage into the scalp, or melt it into homemade body butters and hair masks. Its richness makes it especially useful on rough elbows, heels, and cuticles, and as a base for leave-in treatments to help reduce breakage. Because it’s a single-ingredient product, it mixes easily with carrier oils, essential oils, and active butters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm a pea-sized amount between palms for a quick skin moisturizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMelt with carrier oils to create custom body butters and lotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd to shampoo bars, soap recipes, or lip balm formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlend into pre-shampoo hair masks for extra conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I know about sourcing, storage, and texture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shea butter is imported from Ghana and comes as a firm, buttery block. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain texture and shelf life. Because it’s unrefined, slight color or scent variations can occur between batches—these are natural signs of minimal processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSourced from Ghanaian shea nut harvests, supporting traditional communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature to avoid melting or excessive hardening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural ivory shade and aroma may vary by harvest season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid block format is easy to portion with a clean knife or scoop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this fit into DIY soap, balm, and haircare formulations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnrefined shea butter is a flexible base ingredient that contributes firmness to soap bars, a creamy texture to lip balms, and conditioning properties to hair treatments. It blends well with other natural butters and oils, and because it’s pure, you control every addition—fragrance, preservatives, and actives—when making your own personal care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse as 5–30% of soap recipes for conditioning and hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine with beeswax and oils for long-lasting lip balms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncorporate into scalp serums or leave-in conditioners sparingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMelts cleanly into double boilers for small-batch production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: This 5 lb raw shea butter block is aimed at makers, small skincare brands, and individuals who prefer minimal processing and need a cost-effective, pure base ingredient. It suits people creating their own soaps, balms, lotions, or hair treatments, as well as anyone seeking a generous supply of single-ingredient moisturizer for body and hair care routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea Butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this shea butter pure and unrefined?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Plant Guru’s 5 lb block is 100% unrefined shea butter with no added fragrances or chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How should I store the bulk shea butter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight; room temperature storage preserves texture and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Plant Guru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51489557774569,"sku":"B07LB54PNY","price":162.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/7674\/2633\/files\/plant-guru-shea-butter-front-block.jpg?v=1783305911","url":"https:\/\/cervaaustralia.com\/products\/plant-guru-raw-african-shea-butter-5-lb-ivory-unrefined-block-100-pure-natural-moisturizer-for-skin-hair","provider":"Cerva Australia | Professional Beauty Supplies, Skincare \u0026 Cosmetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}