Hello, why do some of your shea butters look white and some yellow?
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The color of unrefined Shea Butter depends on the Shea Nut itself. The color can vary from off-white/beige to medium yellow. I also found the 2 videos below that might be helpful.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdOS0GsVC9Qhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbDlBcuX5Jc
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My guess is that it's because they are natural products. When products are chemically processed, the color, smell, texture, etc. is regulated to look exactly the same every time. Not the case with products that are natural and minimally manipulated.
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The color of unrefined Shea Butter depends on the Shea Nut itself. The color can vary from off-white/beige to medium yellow. I also found the 2 videos below that might be helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdOS0GsVC9Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbDlBcuX5Jc
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I use the yellow shea butter and have never found dark spots. My daughter uses the white and she has found random dark spots. She thinks it may be particles from the shell of the nut.
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I mixed mine with Shea butter and sweet almond oil and it doesn't leave a white film on me.
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I usually notice that in older cream. It can cause light spots and almost look like bubbles.
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We have not seen any evidence of that. it is quite good at keeping white hair white as opposed to yellow, though. My husband has been using it for several years.
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As they are unrefined the fragrance is a natural nutty smell. Since buying this shea butter I prefer it to the Cocoa Butter, I have mixed my own blends with coconut oil and olive oil and whipped it up so its easier to use and you can always add fragrance a few drops of essential oil too
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The product is yellowish and gets more so after a while. Not to worry. It does smell but not on your skin. It is a really great product and so good for your skin.
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yes. although their new packaging does not reflect it. i remember vetting the company prior to purchasing. many of the companies in Africa that sell whole shea butter are owned by women and the companies keep true to the original custom of making the product.
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I'm not sure. But I think you maybe right, that it is cut with something else. This shea butter doesn't leave my hair as shiny as others I have tried. It live it looking dull and kind of stiff feeling. I wouldn't buy it again.
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Hi Natasha - My Bella Vouex Serum is a very pale, clear yellow as well. Just know that it is a wonderful serum and it works really well. Enjoy it!
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No, this one says its mixed with cocoa butter, I have the one mixed with shea butter which helps with moisturizing. And the shea butter mix is lighter in color, not "black" at all, but a mix of light and medium brown.
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It depends on the color. Some of the colors I got are creamy and some are dry.
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Hello! The African Shea butter should be smooth and creamy. Mine did not come with lumps but I don't think it's anything to worry about. It's very thick and has somewhat of a gritty feeling to me with a dark yellowish color.
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No. The beta carotene gives it the yellow color. You have to add butter flavoring (Eeew!) or butter (Yes!)
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I haven't used this product but I describe the shea butter smell as "earthy".
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"Real shea butter has a hint of a nutty smell. It is a bit difficult to describe. It is not full of fragrances like the cheap stuff you get in Walmart or the chain stores but it works much better. I had never tried it prior to using this brand and I like it...especially since its organic.
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The color is white but perhaps there is a very faint touch of pink--it might just be the lighting in my room. Basically white.It's very creamy but also overly perfumed, too much for me.