What’s the Hype With Shea Butter?
- Nina Franqui-Hollomon
- Jun 7
- 2 min read
At BootieButtah, our beloved Whipped Sugar Scrub and Whipped Body Pudding start with one golden, creamy powerhouse: organic Grade A shea butter. But what makes shea butter so special — and why should you care what grade it is?
Let’s break it down.
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Sacred Roots: A Legacy of Care
The word “shea” comes from s’í, the name for the tree in the Bambara language of Mali. Across Africa, it’s also known as ori or karité. Shea butter has been cherished for thousands of years — even Cleopatra had clay jars of it carried by caravans across the desert. In fact, early kings were buried on beds carved from shea wood.
Why Shea Butter Works for Skin
Shea butter melts at body temperature, absorbs quickly, and acts as a powerful “refatting” agent — restoring skin’s natural barrier while sealing in hydration. BootieButtah uses Grade A raw shea butter, which retains up to 95% of its natural vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Other grades, like C (highly refined), may look “clean” and white, but lose nearly all the skin-loving nutrients. That’s why we never compromise.
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Top Skin Benefits of Shea Butter:
Deep Moisture: Rich in vitamins A, E, and F — ultra-hydrating for dry, flaky skin.
Anti-inflammatory: Cinnamic acid & lupeol cinnamate help calm acne, eczema, and irritation.
Collagen-Boosting: Shea supports collagen production and elasticity, reducing wrinkles over time.
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Why It Matters — Especially for Us
Many products marketed to communities of color are full of parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fillers. BootieButtah is different. We use clean, plant-based ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness, not chemical labs.
So when you scoop your Whipped Sugar Scrub or Body Pudding, you’re not just moisturizing — you’re honoring a global legacy of healing, and protecting your skin the way nature intended.
👉 Glow the natural way.
Butter up with BootieButtah.
✨ For baby-bottom soft skin — without the B.S.
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