Better Shea Butter Kokum Butter - 8 oz

Only giving 3 stars because the Best Before dates were covered by another label on Kokum Butter and Shea Butter. Those dates are very important to know what they are. I noticed that one of those dates were covered was close to the end of the Best Before Date forcing me to all the product sooner than I like. This was a bit frustrating. Other than that the product was good.

I'm giving this 5 stars because I feel like it should get some attention. Here's why. Yes - it's weird. The texture is granular like when it's cold. So, here's how I work with it. Take that pea sized amount with the back of your nail. Smooch it onto your palm. The best way to describe it is - grind it between your palms. You will immediately know when it's ready to apply, it transforms into smooth gold. This is not oily at all, so perfect for hair. Also, feet! I put it on my feet in socks during the day and it's great. Also, it won't gunk up things if you put it on your hands. Great for skin that just needs to be soft. Also, safe for dog elbows and paws!

So luxurious

I purchased this butter for my hair and skin use. And I've started using it on my hands and feet where I have eczema and I've already seen a marked improvement in my hands and feet. I've only been using it a week and my skin is much softer. I mixed kokum, coconut, mango and cupuacu butter together with a little vitamin e oil and I intend to add a little cocoa butter. This butter feels wonderful. The butters can be very hard but if you put them buy your heat vent they'll soften up enough to use a tablespoon to dig out some. I really didn't measure I just dug out some and put them all in a bowl. Then I put the bowl in a larger bowl with very hot water in it and covered it with a towel. In about an hour they'll be melted and you can mix them together. Then pour them into the container you want to keep them in. and they're ready to use. Just make sure it's a container with a lid that you can dip your hand in. Hope you enjoy.

I like the kokum butter, I have used it in a mixture, not yet alone. A nice touch would have been to include a storage bag in the order.