This Shea Butter is refined and is off-white in color. It is solid at room temperature and a very faint pleasant scent. Used predominantly for skincare, Shea Butter is hailed for its protective and emollient properties. It has high amounts of unsaponifiable matter, Vitamin E, and other natural active elements, and is often used as a natural moisturizing agent for the skin. It penetrates deeply and leaves a smooth, satiny finish.