Saponifies easily and is mild to the skin. This butter is also known as African karite butter. It is expressed from the pits of the fruit of the African butter tree which grows in Central Africa. Shea butter is a great addition to lotions and creams. Sunflower oil is commonly used in place of olive oil, it adds a slight oil protecting layer on the skin that will hold moisture in.
Sunflower oil contains vitamin E a natural antioxidant that resists rancidity.
Works great for superfatting cold process soap. A great addition to your lotion recipes. Hemp seed oil is an excellent addition to any soap recipe. It provides moisturizing properties for dry skin, is easily absorbed into the skin, and will stimulate new cell growth. Avocado Oil - Derived from the large pit of an avocado.