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Beurre de Karité Multi-Usage
Pure Organic Shea Butter Multi-Purpose 10 ml
Naturally Powerful Organic Shea (Karité). To repair & protect.
$20.00
Wrap your skin in pure, intensive nourishment with this Multi-Purpose Shea Butter, an ultra-rich, protective balm designed to care for even the driest and most delicate skin. Made with 100% natural-origin ingredients, its luxuriously melting texture absorbs effortlessly to deeply nourish, help repair dryness, soothe discomfort, and protect the skin’s natural barrier.
This versatile beauty essential works as an ultra-nourishing spot treatment for dry areas such as elbows, lips, cuticles, and feet, and can also be used on hair to smooth, soften, and add comfort. Skin is left feeling soft, supple, and perfectly cared for—ideal even for sensitive skin.
Our certified organic Shea Butter is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree and produced through a fair-trade partnership with women’s cooperatives in Burkina Faso, West Africa. For more than 40 years, our sustainable sourcing has supported 6,000 women while contributing to the preservation of shea trees and their surrounding ecosystems.
Naturally enriched with antioxidant vitamin E, this irreplaceable beauty balm helps protect, soften, and nourish dry and dehydrated skin, every day.
*Certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to Ecocert standards available at cosmetics.ecocert.com
VEGAN | 100% NATURAL-ORIGIN | MINERAL OIL-FREE | ORGANIC CERTIFIED & FAIR TRADE APPROVED | CLEAN CHARTER | 96% BIODEGRADABLE
Application area
How to Use:
Shea Butter can be applied all over the body, hair, lips, face, feet, legs…wherever your skin needs nourishment. For easier application and better absorption, simply add a few drops of Shea Butter Fabulous Oil.
Apply morning and evening to clean, dry skin. Massage the entire body using upward, circular movements until fully absorbed.
Enjoy nourished, soothed, and protected skin.
For a complete long-lasting moisture ritual:
Step 1 – Exfoliate: Start with the Rich Body Scrub to smooth your skin.
Step 2 – Cleanse: Follow with the Moisturising Shower Cream to cleanse and refresh.
Step 3 – Nourish: Finish with Multi-Purpose Shea Butter to instantly nourish and protect dry skin.
Ingredients
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Organic Shea ButterRich in fatty acids and unsaponifiable, Shea Butter is an ideal beauty ingredient that has been used for centuries by women in Sub-saharan Africa to nourish and protect their skin and hair. Rich in omega 6, known for its nourishing properties and omega 3, known to soothe skin.
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER* - TOCOPHEROL
Commitment
Traceable Ingredients
Shea Butter Ingredient Origin: West Africa
Rather than buying the Shea nuts, we buy the Butter directly from the women's cooperatives, with no intermediaries. L'Occitane's Shea Butter supply chain was recognised as 'exemplary' by the UNDP in 2013 and 2019. Learn more.
Independence For Women
Our Shea Butter supply chain is 100% Fair Trade. Our partnership with the producers has allowed us to empower and support 42,000 women in West Africa. Learn more.
Benefits of Shea Butter For Skin
Extracted from the nut of the African shea tree, shea butter is one of the beauty world’s most diverse natural ingredients. Shea butter is renowned for its nourishing properties, treating both oily and dry skin by creating a smooth and soft barrier that seals in moisture. It’s also ideal for use as anything from a daily moisturiser, to a specialist treatment in cases of eczema, chapped lips, razor burn and even nappy rash. Shop our Pure Shea Butter- Certified Organic Shea Butter.
Building Fair Trade Partnerships
We purchase fair-trade certified shea butter directly from the female cooperatives who source and produce our organic shea butter in West Africa. Our long-term partnership has helped these women gain more independence and build sustainable livelihoods by promoting their entrepreneurship and empowerment and providing a source of income. Learn more.
Pure Organic Shea Butter Multi-Purpose Frequently Questions
What can the Pure Organic Shea Butter Multi-Purpose Balm be used for?
The Pure Organic Shea Butter Multi-Purpose Balm is a concentrated balm that can be applied to dry or rough areas anywhere on the body, lips, elbows, heels, cuticles, or any patch of skin that needs targeted repair. It contains pure organic shea butter with no added fragrance, making it a straightforward option for those who prefer unfragranced skincare. The small size makes it practical to keep in a bag for use throughout the day.
Is the Pure Organic Shea Butter Multi-Purpose Balm safe for sensitive skin?
The Pure Organic Shea Butter Multi-Purpose Balm is fragrance-free and made with organic shea butter as the primary ingredient, which makes it well-suited to reactive or sensitive skin that struggles with scented products. Shea butter is generally well-tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation for most skin types. Those with a nut allergy should check with a healthcare provider before use, as shea is derived from the shea tree nut.
What is the difference between a multi-purpose balm and a regular body moisturiser?
A multi-purpose balm is a much richer, more occlusive product than a body moisturiser; it creates a protective seal over the skin rather than absorbing into it. This makes it most useful for targeted repair of very dry, cracked, or rough areas rather than general all-over hydration. Most balms are used on specific problem areas as part of a routine rather than as a full-body product.
When is the best time to apply a repair balm for dry skin?
Repair balms work best applied to slightly damp skin immediately after washing, when the skin barrier is temporarily more open and can absorb nourishing ingredients more effectively. Applying to heels or elbows at night and covering with socks or light clothing allows the balm to work undisturbed during sleep. For lips and cuticles, reapplying throughout the day as needed keeps the area protected and comfortable.
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