Can be used as is or in any proportion in formulations for moisturizing the skin or hair. It heals cracks on heels & hands and relieves dry itchy & scaly skin. Shea stimulates skin renewal and minimizes stretch marks. This butter is unrefined and not processed in any way and there may be impurities and some sediment (tiny bits of the shell or plant fibers etc). The product will have a mild nutty odor and various natural inconsistencies in color including darker spots and grey streaks.