SheaMoisture Body Lotion for Dry Skin 100% Raw Shea Butter Intensive Hair and Skin Moisture Sulfate-Free Skin Care 15 oz (Packaging May Vary)

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 specifically ordered white Shea Butter and was disappointed when it was received yellow and extra grainy. However, my daughter recommended melting it and putting it in the refrigerator until it rehardened. Now, it it smooth and easily moisturizes my skin and it is still yellow and not white but it doesn't matter.

Using very little of raw Shea butter moisturizes a lot of area. Only 1 ingredient. Use for skin,hair ,nails, even eye lids. Can be a little lumpy, just mash with fingers. Has very little smell, good for someone with very overactive nerves. Being a body butter means no runs. I tried a another brand, smell was stronger, a long time ago. This brand has been consistently the same. I overall like butter better, I used a lotion for decades with a patented ingredient that was my favorite, but the co. got bought out without passing on the patent, so I lost what worked, till this brand of Shea butter. Very good stuff.

This stuff stinks sooooo bad !😂 i just put it on my skin though and it feels soft but the smell got me ready to wipe it off, i just got it so imnot sure how well it works , but it smells like a zoo, kind of like elephant poop

This product, for now, is the same as it was before Unilever bought out Shea Moisture. It is a wonderful product

i bought this as im trying to find something that will not disturb my incredibly sensitive skin. i was hesitant when it came because i didnt realize how "solid" shea gets, and i didnt love the smell. however, i was willing to stick with it. i'm glad i didi. it has been the only thing that doesn't exacerbate my eczema and i actually love the smell now lol. just remember a little goes a long way! i will be using this until it gives me a reason not to :)