Whipped Shea Butter — 7 oz

Same single ingredient, different texture. Our whipped shea butter is the same 100% unrefined Guinea shea butter as our raw pouches — just whipped to a light, creamy, ready-to-use consistency. No water, no emulsifiers, no preservatives added during whipping. If you want something you can scoop and apply straight from the tin without warming a hard chunk first, whipped is the easier daily-use option. Raw is preferred for formulators and DIY makers who want to control texture themselves.

Yes. Unrefined whipped shea butter contains the same vitamins A and E as raw shea — they support skin cell turnover and repair. The fatty acids (oleic, stearic, linoleic) deeply moisturize scar tissue, helping it soften and blend with surrounding skin over time. The whipped texture makes daily application easy: scoop, warm between palms, press into clean skin twice daily. Most customers see visible improvement within 4–6 weeks of regular use.

Yes — but timing matters. During the initial healing phase (first 2–3 days), follow your tattoo artist's aftercare instructions. Once the tattoo begins to peel and itch, our whipped shea butter is an excellent moisturizer. It's free of fragrances, dyes, and preservatives that can irritate fresh ink. The natural anti-inflammatory properties (cinnamic acid esters) help reduce redness while keeping the skin hydrated so colors heal vibrant. Apply a thin layer — a little goes a long way.

Whipped shea butter can help soothe sunburned skin, though it should not replace sunscreen. Unrefined shea butter contains cinnamic acid esters which provide a very mild natural SPF (estimated SPF 3–4) and have anti-inflammatory properties. After sun exposure, shea butter works as a recovery treatment — it deeply moisturizes damaged skin, reduces peeling, and supports the skin barrier as it heals. Apply after the initial burn has cooled (not immediately on hot, inflamed skin).

Keep the tin sealed and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Room temperature (65–75°F) is ideal. If your home gets above 80°F, refrigerate it — shea butter melts around 89–100°F and the whipped texture can collapse if it remelts and resets. Properly stored, unrefined whipped shea butter lasts 18–24 months. The natural nutty scent may mellow over time, but this doesn't affect performance. Avoid storing near strong-smelling products as shea butter can absorb odors.

Our shea butter comes from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), which grows wild across West Africa's savanna belt. Nimba's shea butter is sourced from women's cooperatives in Guinea — a region with some of the highest oil-content shea nuts in the world (75% oil content vs. ~50% from other regions). The nuts are hand-collected, sun-dried, roasted, and cold-pressed by the same cooperative women who have processed shea for generations. Every Nimba tin includes a QR code tracing your batch back to its source.

Many eczema sufferers find relief with unrefined shea butter. It works because raw shea butter is rich in lupeol and amyrins — natural anti-inflammatory compounds — plus vitamins A and E that support skin barrier repair. A Global Shea Alliance study found 84% improvement in epidermis condition within 6 days of regular application. Because our whipped shea butter is a single ingredient with no fragrances, preservatives, or synthetic chemicals, it avoids the irritants that trigger many eczema flares. Start with a small test area if you have sensitive skin.

Warm a pea-sized amount between your palms until it melts, then press (don't rub) into clean, slightly damp skin. A little goes a long way — whipped shea butter is concentrated. For daytime, use sparingly as a last step after moisturizer to lock in hydration. For overnight repair, apply a slightly thicker layer as a sleeping mask. Unrefined shea butter is naturally non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores for most skin types. If you have very oily or acne-prone skin, patch test on your jawline for a week first.