Shea Butter Question
by Michele
(United States)
If my soap recipe calls for shea butter - do I use refined or unrefined? Please advise.
Answer:
You can use either...it's up to you. I think the unrefined has a stronger smell and is a bit greyish in colour whereas the refined has a mild scent and is a pale cream in colour.
Good luck,
Cathy
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