The Best Value Shea Butters, Ranked by Verified Price Per Ounce

2.RA Cosmetics — 100% Natural African Shea Butter, Yellow, 16 oz

$0.90/oz — $14.39 for 16 oz

Unrefined · Ghana · Among the cheapest per-ounce options in the directory; handmade in Ghana using traditional methods, also sold in ivory.

Leaping Bunny cruelty-free

3.Plant Guru — Raw African Shea Butter, 100% Pure Unrefined Ivory

$0.93/oz — $14.95 for 16 oz

Unrefined · Ghana · Imported directly from a small village in Ghana; ivory and yellow versions, with bulk bags sold by the pound.

4.Mary Tylor Naturals — Organic Shea Butter, Raw Unrefined Ivory

$0.94/oz — $14.99 for 1 lb (16 oz)

Unrefined · Ghana · The widest size range in the directory — 8 oz jars up to 55 lb bulk pails, all USDA certified organic.

USDA Organic Non-GMO Fair trade sourced (uncertified claim)

5.NOW Solutions — Shea Butter, 7 oz

$1.11/oz — $7.80 for 7 oz

Refined · West/Central Africa · Widely distributed refined option; a good low-scent contrast to raw shea.

PETA cruelty-free Vegan Halal Gluten-free

6.Alaffia — Pure Unrefined Shea Butter, Unscented, 11 oz

$1.27/oz — $13.99 for 11 oz

Unrefined · Togo · Handcrafted at Alaffia's own women's cooperative in Togo; lavender, coconut, and passion fruit variants also sold.

Fair for Life fair trade certified Cruelty-free

7.OKAY Pure Naturals — African Shea Butter Yellow Smooth, 8 oz

$1.37/oz — $10.99 for 8 oz

Unrefined · West Africa (country not stated) · Single-ingredient yellow raw shea in a smooth pre-softened texture; a beauty-supply staple.

Cruelty-free Paraben-free Sulfate-free

8.Better Shea Butter — Raw Shea Butter (Ivory), 1 lb Block

$1.53/oz — $24.50 for 16 oz

Unrefined · Ghana · DIY-skincare focused brand; also sells a yellow unrefined 1 lb block.

Vegan Cruelty-free