Shea Butter

What Is It

Shea butter, derived from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), has been revered for centuries for its ability to deeply nourish, protect, and restore the skin. Packed with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, it is a cornerstone of Cult of Bees formulations.

We use both raw and refined shea butter, each chosen with intention for its unique qualities:

• Raw Shea Butter is unrefined, meaning it retains its full nutrient profile, earthy scent, and slightly textured consistency. It’s ideal when we want the complete range of bioactive compounds for deep skin repair.

• Refined Shea Butter is gently filtered and naturally deodorized, creating an ultra-smooth, neutral base while preserving many of shea’s deeply moisturizing benefits. This makes it perfect for products where a silky feel and scent-free are priorities.

The Benefits

Intense Moisturization: Shea butter delivers deep hydration, restoring skin’s natural softness and elasticity while creating a lasting protective barrier.

Anti-Inflammatory: With natural anti-inflammatory compounds, shea butter calms redness, irritation, and inflammation, making it ideal for sensitive or stressed skin.

Skin Repair: Packed with vitamins A and E, shea butter encourages cell regeneration, accelerates healing, and protects against environmental damage.

Non-Greasy Absorption: Despite its richness, shea butter absorbs quickly into the skin, providing intense nourishment without leaving a heavy or greasy residue.

Why We Love It

At Cult of Bees, we select every ingredient with intention, ensuring it brings the best possible experience to our formulations.

We love raw shea butter for its rich, unfiltered depth, and refined shea butter for its silky-smooth feel.

Shea butter is the foundation of skin nourishment. Whether in its raw, nutrient-dense form or its refined, ultra-smooth counterpart, it provides the kind of care that feels just as good as it works.

Cult-Made. Uncompromising.

Together with seven other carefully chosen butters, oils, and waxes, Shea Butter forms the base of our Signature Lip Balms—restorative formulas built on purity, balance, and performance. Explore the collection and discover how these ingredients come alive in every balm.