Question 1

How do you use this? Can you use it raw like in the image or do you have to process it into a soap or lotion before use?

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I wouldn't suggest melting it, as it depletes the natural properties. If you have a whipping machine, whip the shea butter in batches and add a light carrier oil like sweet almond oil or coconut oil to the mix until you reach the correct consistency. If you'd like a scent, research the correct amount of drops you can add of essential oils. I usually add 30 drops of lavender oil to 1 lb.

Question 2

Why does mine look moldy?

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If it looks tan, beige, cream or even a tiny bit greenish then that's normal. But if it looks like it might be spotted with green or black spots that are furry or frothy looking then that is definitely mold. Check the scent: if it smells a stale, rancid, sour etc. then you should probably send it back. In the meantime use a search engine to look up 100% unrefined shea butter to learn more about the characteristics of the all natural product. Hope this helps.

Question 3

I'd rather buy something that supports fair trade.  Is this product supporting the people who make it in a fair way?

Accepted Answer

Always double-check an insight. There are usually two sides to any story and fair trade in no way guarantees fair living conditions or funding to those who work hardest to grow or gather these products. If a fair-traded product doesn’t sell (because of the higher pricing), the farmers and gatherers get near to nothing and don’t know this because they have no idea how much the product was being sold for. Think of this as being similar to what happens in the music industry when an artist has no idea their manager is making off with their profits. It’s not unlike this because you cannot make wise business decisions without handling your own finances. Fair Trade is a middleman taking a cut of the profits and that is much more than the people who did all the work receive. Only when governments in these countries treat their own people fair will they ever see the justice they deserve. Read up and learn more.

Question 4

How should I store my shea butter?

Accepted Answer

I always melt it a little to soften it, then store it in an air tight glass jar & store it in my refrigerator. It lasts a alot longer.

ASIN	B004YBW5T0
Active Ingredients	coconut oil,vitamin a,vitamin e
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Age Range Description	Adult
Brand	Miibox
Brand Name	Miibox
Container Type	Jar
Country as Labeled	Ghana
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 3,749 Reviews
Item Dimensions	5 x 2 x 8 inches
Item Form	Butter
Item Volume	16 Fluid Ounces
Item dimensions L x W x H	5 x 2 x 8 inches
Manufacturer	Skin Beauty Solutions
Manufacturer Part Number	HSSHBUTORGANIC16OZFO
Material Features	Organic
Material Type Free	Alcohol Free, Chemical Free, Chlorine Free, Ethanol Free
Model Name	HSSHBUTORGANIC16OZX1V1
Model Number	HSSHBUTORGANIC16OZFO
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Antioxidant
Product Benefits	Antioxidant, Blemishes Treatment, Dark Spot Correction, Hydrating, Soothing
Recommended Uses For Product	indoor, mix with other skin care ingredient
Scent Name	Shea Butter
Skin Type	Combination, Dry, Mature, Oily, Sensitive
Special Feature	Antioxidant
Special Ingredients	Shea Butter
Specific Uses For Product	Blemish, Dark Spots, Fine Line, Wrinkles
Target Use Body Part	Skin
UPC	885514523388 811440028123 816579010032 799441253075 885293414945 737534547526 840166222782
Unit Count	16.0 Ounce
Warranty Description	30 day money back

Miibox 100% Raw Unrefined Organic Shea Butter-African Grade A Ivory 1 Pound (16oz)

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