SheaMoisture All-Over Hydration for Ultra-Healing for Dry Skin 100% Raw Shea Butter 11.5 oz

This is my third purchase of Shea moisture raw shea butter. This product that I received today is a little different than the first two in that it isn't white-ish, it is a light yellowish green. I searched online and found out that it's perfectly normal for raw shea butter to have that greenish tinge. It just depends on where the shea butter is from and how it was handled after it was gathered. I think that the scent is just a bit stronger then before, but it is the same scent. On me,the scent dissipates very quickly after I've applied it to my skin so it doesn't really bother me that it has just a tad bit of an earthy smell to begin with. I sampled a little bit of the product I received today and I was happy to see that this shea butter melts very easily as soon as I put it in my hands, more so than the previous two orders that I received. My usual procedure for using the shea butter is to whip the raw shea butter together with some macadamia oil, using a hand mixer. It results in a light whipped texture that spreads easily on my skin and absorbs well it in a few minutes. Maybe halfway through my use of the jar, I might need to whip the remaining shea butter-macadamia oil mixture again because it reverts back a bit to its original firm state. When I've used up my current supply of the shea butter and I get to this latest jar that I received, I'm going try spreading the raw shea butter on my skin without whipping or adding the oil. I think it might spread easily and absorb into my skin quickly right out of the jar.

I followed the instructions in another review, microwaving a portion 1 min at a time and carefully stirring it back into the jar until all the grains were melted into a clear yellow oil, then put it into the freezer to cool. Also, while it's liquid makes a great opportunity to add in some essential oils if you're into that. The natural scent is very light, just a faint earthy hay/cedar chips type smell, it probably would blend well with creamy/sweet florals or earthy scents like vetiver or patchouli. Once the grains are melted, it's so soothing and moisturizing, just using the leftovers from stirring has already softened an annoying rough patch on my elbow, and my hands are silky. Really glad I didn't listen to the negatives on this one, I keep seeing consistently high quality ingredients from this brand. It seems like there was probably an issue in shipping temperature control for this batch. I understand not wanting to bother or give it as a gift, but it is very fixable.

I was recommended to use this raw shea butter to help add moisture in my hair. I read all the instructions, I warmed a lil bit up in the microwave, and I put it on my wet clean hair. It IMMEDIATELY tangled my hair (my hair never tangles) and made it hard and completely immobile. I tried to work with it for as long as possible but nothing was helping it so I decided to rinse it out. Rinsing it out did absolutely nothing. I then had to wash my hair all over again just for there still to be residue in my hair. I don’t even understand how anyone could use this without completely ruining their whole head of hair. I have no idea how good this works on skin but this product definitely has one of the worst smells I’ve ever smelt.

I don’t understand most of these reviews on texture and smell. It’s raw shea butter. You’re supposed to mix it with other things if you’d like but it’s as described and what it needs to be. I love it - organic and I mix it with coconut oil and sometimes organic mango lotion. Works for what I need. Love shea moisture.

Edit- Don’t throw it away. A quick google search taught me how to smooth it out. Melt it on super low in the microwave (mine was on level 3) stirring occasionally. Took about 6 minutes. When it’s totally clear- cool it as fast as you can. Like really cold. So I stirred in an ice bath until it started to set (don’t get any water in the Shea) and then put it in the freezer for an hour. You know it’s set if you’re like me and didn’t wipe the rim so the lid is really hard to get off. Now it’s as smooth as butter! Still leaving off a star because of the original gritty condition. So what happens is if it melts (which can happen at room temps if it’s hot), and then isn’t chilled super fast, it gets gritty when it sets. I’m thinking this happens if it’s transported in the heat and isn’t refrigerated. Original post- I have purchased this in the past and it has had little chunks in it, but when I rubbed it in my hands they would melt away. Unfortunately, this container I rub and rub and they don’t melt. I put it on my neck and have white bumps smeared on my skin that don’t melt. Some chunks fall on the floor as I’m putting it in my skin. I don’t know what’s wrong with this batch, but I’m sad because I’m allergic to everything and this is the only moisturizer that I am not allergic to.

Upon opening the container, I wasn’t a fan of the smell. To me the odor is foul, but after using it a few days, it’s not as offensive. If your shea butter is grainy and dry feeling, remelt it by placing the container in a hot bath of water. Stir constantly until fully melted. Then put the container in an ice water bath and keep stirring until it begins to thicken. Once it hardens it will be smooth and easy to apply. I tried adding some wild orange essential oil to mask the scent and it didn’t work for me. Maybe a spearmint would work better. Anyway, this is good stuff and no added chemicals is a win for me.

I used to buy this at target and the consistency was very different. It was much smoother not so griddy. I haven’t been able to find it there anymore so I started ordering on Amazon. Every time I’ve ordered it the seal is broken and the consistency is very bad. Makes me wonder if the seller is cutting the product with something else… going to try melting it. Even when I’ve had more griddy texture in the past I can usually rub it out or break it down with heat. But the sand like particles in this jar won’t do that. Anyway… this is my last shot before I try another brand.

Will be buying again and again.

Nice smell

Súper producto. Lo usas para los niños en la playa como bloqueador y después del baño. Seguro no se queman ni les duele asolearse!!!

Garbage...i didn't get a chance to use it because when I received it, the product was already dry like in solid form.I tried to thaw this but no use.I just wasted money and time waited so long for nothing. Straight out to the garbage!

Lo use para preparar crema corporal y crema para peinar y funciono perfecto.