Raw unrefined shea butter shea butter is a natural vegetable fat that comes from processing nuts from the shea tree. it is suitable for cooking, and beneficial for the hair and skin. raw unrefined shea butter can be used for: hair treatment products anti aging and anti wrinkle creams moisturizing creams for the body and face aftersun products hair treatments for a dry scalp a person can also: use it as a replacement for shaving cream apply it to the lips apply it to the nail cuticles. apply to dry skin and heels.