Walk into any beauty store and you'll see products labeled "shea butter." But not all shea butter is created equal. The difference between raw (unrefined) and refined shea butter is enormous — and it directly affects the results you'll see on your skin.
Raw Shea Butter
Raw shea butter is extracted using traditional cold-pressing methods, preserving all its natural vitamins, minerals, and healing compounds. It has a natural ivory to yellow color and a nutty, earthy scent. This is what we use at Tama Cosmetics. Benefits of Raw Shea:
Maximum vitamin A and E content
Full-spectrum fatty acid profile
Retains natural anti-inflammatory compounds (cinnamic acid)
No chemical processing — just pure nature
Refined Shea Butter
Refined shea butter has been processed with high heat and often chemicals to create a white, odorless product with a longer shelf life. While this makes it easier to use in commercial formulations, much of the skin-healing goodness is lost in the process.
Our Commitment
At Tama Cosmetics, we only ever use raw, unrefined Grade A shea butter. We believe your skin deserves nothing less than nature at its purest.