Organic, refined, cold-pressed Nilotica shea butter is the East African variant of West African shea butter (subspecies paradoxa).
 
The main difference between this rare variety and Shea butter subsp. paradoxa lies in its fatty acid profile. Shea butter Nilotica has a significantly higher content of the monounsaturated fatty acid oleic acid (50–60%) and a correspondingly lower content of saturated fatty acids. As a result, Nilotica shea butter melts at significantly lower temperatures than Paradoxa shea butter—making it particularly soft.
 
Nilotica shea butter tends to form a thinner film and absorbs more easily into the skin. Its characteristic scent is more subtle than that of raw Paradoxa shea butter.
 
This shea butter is also ideal when used undiluted as a lip or skin care product.
 
Origin:
 
Uganda
 
Melting range:
 
20–30 °C
 
Processing:
 
Incorporate into the oil phase
 
Usage concentration:
 
Up to 100%