The Truth About Grainy Shea Butter—And How We Fixed It!

Our shea butter comes from East Africa: Nilotica is a soft creamy shea butter variety found in the Uganda region of Africa...

Have you ever scooped out some shea butter, expecting that rich, creamy texture, only to find tiny grainy bits instead? 

If so, you’re not alone! Many people assume grainy shea butter is expired or low quality, but the truth is—it’s just science at work.

The good news? We’ve cracked the code on how to keep our shea butter silky smooth every time—no graininess, no surprises!

Why Does Shea Butter Get Grainy?

Shea butter is made up of natural plant-based fats, specifically stearic acid and oleic acid. These two fatty acids have different melting and cooling points:

Oleic acid (a liquid fat) stays soft and fluid at room temperature.
Stearic acid (a solid fat) hardens faster when it cools.

If shea butter melts—like on a hot day—and then cools too slowly, these fats separate, and the stearic acid forms tiny crystals. That’s what creates that grainy texture!

Does Grainy Shea Butter Mean It’s Bad?

Absolutely not! The texture may feel different, but grainy shea butter is still just as nourishing, moisturizing, and effective for your skin. The grains will melt as you rub it between your fingers.

But let’s be honest—wouldn’t you rather have a shea butter that’s buttery soft from the start?

How We Keep Our Shea Butter Luxuriously Smooth

We weren’t satisfied with grainy shea butter, so we did some experimenting. After a lot of trial and error, we finally broke the code on how to keep our shea butter silky smooth every time.

Here’s our secret:

✅ We gently melt our shea butter to keep all the nutrients intact.
✅ Then, we cool it down in a cold water bath while constantly stirring until it reaches the perfect temperature—70°F.
✅ This process prevents the fats from separating and forming crystals, resulting in a perfectly creamy, never-grainy texture.

The result? A smooth, rich shea butter that melts into your skin like a dream—every single time!

Experience the Difference

If you’ve ever been frustrated with grainy shea butter, you’re going to love the silky-soft texture of ours. We’ve taken the guesswork out of it, so all you have to do is enjoy the skin-loving benefits.

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Your skin deserves the best—without the grains! 😉