What is the difference to organic shea butter?
The gold shea butter is cold-pressed, which means that the shea nuts are mechanically pressed to obtain the oil. Our organic shea butter, on the other hand, is produced using traditional African methods. This means that the shea nuts are roasted. The roasted nuts are mashed with water to form a mass, which is then heated. The oil settles on top and is skimmed off. When it cools, the oil then takes on the solid consistency of shea butter.
Both products are unrefined quality.
The gold shea butter is more yellow than the organic shea butter. It is a little firmer when applied. The gold shea butter has a more intense scent than the organic shea butter. It smells pleasantly of white chocolate. The organic shea butter has a more subtle scent, but in comparison has a slightly smoky note.
Is the Gold Shea Butter certified organic?
The gold shea butter is made from wild-harvested shea nuts and is 100% pure and contains no additives. It is therefore organic quality, but is only certified as natural cosmetics.
Is the purity of the shea butter checked regularly?
Yes, each batch is analyzed before it goes on sale.
Are the shea nuts the subspecies Paradoxa or Nilotica?
Both shea butters from Jislaine are made from the Paradoxa variety and are therefore a bit firmer in consistency.