Know your butters

Written By Julia Olson

🌿 Murumuru Butter

What makes it special?
Silky and nourishing without feeling extremely heavy.

  • Helps lock in moisture

  • Supports the skin barrier

  • Softens dry, rough skin

  • Naturally rich in fatty acids

  • Gives creams a beautiful silky slip

Quick answer: “Murumuru is incredibly nourishing, but it has this gorgeous silky feel that isn’t as heavy as some other butters.”

🌰 Shea Butter

What makes it special?
The classic all-around butter for deeply nourishing dry skin.

  • Rich and moisturizing

  • Helps protect the skin barrier

  • Naturally contains fatty acids

  • Excellent for very dry skin

  • Gives creams richness and body

Quick answer: “Shea is my deeply nourishing, protective butter—especially beautiful for dry skin.”

🤍 Nilotica Shea Butter

What makes it special?
A softer, silkier variety of shea butter with a naturally creamy consistency.

  • Softer than traditional shea

  • Melts beautifully into skin

  • Rich in skin-conditioning fatty acids

  • Helps retain moisture

  • Gives products a luxurious creamy texture

Quick answer: “Nilotica is shea’s softer, silkier sister—it melts into the skin beautifully.”

🌱 Kokum Butter

What makes it special?
Firm and protective without leaving the skin feeling excessively greasy.

  • Helps prevent moisture loss

  • Excellent for dry or cracked-feeling skin

  • Naturally rich in fatty acids

  • Creates a protective, conditioned feeling

  • Adds firmness to balms and creams

Quick answer: “Kokum gives you that protective richness without an overly greasy finish.”

🥭 Mango Butter

What makes it special?
Soft, creamy and generally lighter-feeling than shea.

  • Moisturizes and softens

  • Helps condition dry skin

  • Supports the moisture barrier

  • Smooth, creamy skin feel

  • Great when you want nourishment without extreme heaviness

Julia Olson