Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend: DIY Recipe Kit

Three Pure Butters. One Nourishing Blend. Made by You.

The Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend (DIY Skincare Kit) brings together three of Ghana's most treasured unrefined butters — shea butter, cocoa butter, and kombo butter — into one complete kit for whipping up a rich, deeply nourishing body butter at home in about 30 minutes. Shea butter provides the deep moisture base, cocoa butter adds a protective barrier and structure, and kombo butter brings its traditionally celebrated myristoleic acid, rare in most botanical butters. All three are traditional, hand-made, and completely unrefined, sourced directly from Ghana. Melt, cool, whip — the step-by-step recipe is included with every kit.

Why You'll Love It

• Raw Shea Butter — Pure, Unrefined & Handmade in Ghana — the deep, penetrating moisture base
• Cocoa Butter — Unrefined, Pure & Handmade in Ghana — a protective, skin-smoothing barrier that gives the blend structure
• Kombo Butter — Traditional Handmade, Pure & Unrefined from Ghana — traditionally celebrated myristoleic acid content

See it made in about 30 minutes

Watch the Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend come together from start to finish — three traditional, hand-made, completely unrefined butters melted, cooled, and whipped into a rich, nourishing body butter. The same step-by-step recipe is included with every kit.

▶ Watch how it's made on YouTube

Quick Specs:

• Kit Contents: Shea Butter · Cocoa Butter · Kombo Butter — plus step-by-step recipe
• Sizes: 50g · 100g · 250g · 500g · 1kg · 2kg of each butter
• Processing: Traditional, hand-made, completely unrefined
• Origin: Northern Ghana (shea) · Ghana cocoa belt (cocoa) · Ghana forest communities (kombo)
• Purity: 100% pure single-ingredient components
• Shelf Life: 2+ years raw butters · 6–12 months finished butter
• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly — melt, cool, whip, done in 30 minutes

Perfect For:

• Daily whole-body moisturizing with a rich, deeply nourishing body butter
• Deep nourishment for very dry areas — elbows, knees, heels, and hands
• Those seeking kombo butter's traditionally celebrated myristoleic acid in a body butter
• Natural alternatives to synthetic body lotions with no artificial fragrance
• DIY makers wanting a distinctive three-butter blend not found in stores
• Thoughtful handmade gifts for friends and family who value natural skincare

Key Takeaways:

• Three premium unrefined African butters in one deeply nourishing body butter
• Kombo butter's rare myristoleic acid, traditionally valued in West Africa for centuries
• Beginner-friendly — watch the video or follow the recipe, then melt, cool, and whip
• Save up to 44% with kit pricing compared to buying each butter individually

👉 Order now and support the women of the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Ghana

What Is the Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend Good For?

The quick answer: The Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend (DIY Skincare Kit) lets you whip up a rich body butter using three pure, unrefined Ghanaian butters — shea butter for deep penetrating moisture, cocoa butter for a protective barrier and structure, and kombo butter for its traditionally celebrated myristoleic acid. Ideal for daily whole-body moisturizing and deep nourishment of very dry, rough skin.

What Each Butter Contributes

Butter	What It Contributes	Origin
Shea Butter	Deep penetrating moisture · vitamins A, E, and F · breathable barrier without clogging pores · the foundational moisture base of the blend	Northern Ghana — handcrafted by women's cooperatives
Cocoa Butter	Natural polyphenols and antioxidants · protective moisture-locking barrier · skin-smoothing emollience · gives the whipped blend structure and a natural chocolate aroma	Ghana cocoa belt — unrefined, naturally aromatic
Kombo Butter	Exceptionally high myristoleic acid · traditionally valued in West African communities for centuries · deeply nourishing · distinctive earthy character	Ghana — sustainably harvested from forest communities

Each butter brings something the others cannot. Shea butter — the largest component — provides the soft, deeply moisturizing base whose fatty acid profile closely resembles skin's own oils. Cocoa butter is firmer and more structured, giving the whipped blend its body and a protective barrier, plus its natural polyphenols. Kombo butter adds its uniquely high myristoleic acid, the distinctive property that sets this blend apart from an ordinary body butter. Learn more in Shea Butter Benefits: The Complete Guide to What Raw Shea Butter Does for Skin, Hair, and DIY, the Cocoa Butter – Ultimate DIY Guide and Recipes, and the Kombo Butter – Ultimate DIY Guide and Recipes.

Who You Are & How You'll Use It

Who You Are	How You'll Use It
Very Dry Skin Sufferers	Apply generously to very dry, rough areas — elbows, knees, heels — for deep botanical nourishment
Natural Beauty Seekers	Replace synthetic body lotions with a pure three-butter blend — every ingredient traceable to its source in Ghana
DIY Enthusiasts	Craft a distinctive three-butter blend not available in stores — adjust ratios and scent to your preference
Wellness-Focused Users	Experience kombo butter's traditionally celebrated myristoleic acid alongside shea and cocoa in daily use
Gift Givers	Make thoughtful, handmade gifts with a real fair trade story behind every ingredient

Year-Round Versatility: The Triple Butter Blend works through every season — rich enough for cold, dry winter skin and nourishing for summer's sun-exposed skin. Use it head to toe as a daily moisturizer or as a targeted treatment for the driest areas. For more, see the How to Make DIY Body Butter guide.

💡 Tired of body lotions full of water and fillers? Many commercial lotions are mostly water with synthetic additives. The Triple Butter Blend is three pure, concentrated butters — no water, no fillers, no synthetic fragrance. A little goes a long way.

Q: What makes a three-butter blend better than a single butter?
A: Each butter contributes a distinct property — shea for moisture, cocoa for structure and a protective barrier, kombo for its rare myristoleic acid. Blended and whipped together, they create a richer, more balanced body butter with better texture and a broader range of benefits than any single butter alone.

How Do You Make the Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend?

How to Make Your Blend: Melt, Cool, Whip. Gently melt equal parts of the three butters together, allow to cool until soft-set, then whip to a light, fluffy body butter and transfer to containers. The whole process takes about 30 minutes — most of it cooling time, not active work. The full recipe is included with your kit.

The Triple Butter Blend — Step by Step

1. Melt Your Butters (10–15 minutes)
Combine equal parts shea butter, cocoa butter, and kombo butter in a heat-safe glass bowl over a double boiler, or in the microwave in short 15-second bursts, stirring between each. Remove from heat as soon as all three are completely liquid — gentle heat preserves the vitamins in shea, the polyphenols in cocoa, and the myristoleic acid in kombo. Strain after melting to remove any small shell particles from the kombo butter.

2. Cool to Soft-Set (15–20 minutes)
Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature until the edges begin to firm while the center stays soft. Gradual cooling produces a smoother, more consistent finished butter — avoid refrigerating at this stage.

3. Add Optional Essential Oils
During the cooling stage, before whipping, add essential oils if desired — 10–15 drops total of vanilla, lavender, or sweet orange pair well with the blend's warm, earthy-chocolate character. For sensitive skin, start with fewer drops.

4. Whip Until Fluffy (3–5 minutes)
Once cooled but still soft, whip with a hand mixer for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy. Transfer to clean, airtight containers. Your Triple Butter Blend is ready.

The Classic Triple Butter Blend Recipe

💚 Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend — Classic Formula

• Equal parts shea butter (e.g., 50g)
• Equal parts cocoa butter (e.g., 50g)
• Equal parts kombo butter (e.g., 50g)
• Optional: 10–15 drops vanilla, lavender, or sweet orange essential oil

Makes: ~150g finished butter from the 50g-of-each starter size · Shelf Life: 6–12 months in a cool, dry place in an airtight container

Pro Tips for Best Results

• Strain the kombo: Strain after melting to remove any small shell particles from traditional kombo processing
• Cool gradually: Room-temperature cooling produces a smoother finished butter than refrigeration
• Whip longer for lighter: 3–5 minutes minimum with a hand mixer for a fluffy texture
• Warm-climate tip: In hot weather, increase the cocoa butter slightly for a firmer blend that holds its shape
• Patch test always: Test on a small skin area first, especially if you have a tree nut allergy — consult a professional before using shea butter in that case

If your blend turns grainy, the kombo or cocoa butter cooled too fast — gently re-melt and cool more gradually before whipping again. Slight graininess melts completely on warm skin contact and is not a defect.

💡 Bonus Tip: Apply after a warm bath or shower when skin is most receptive. For more, see How to Make DIY Body Butter and the Kombo Butter – Ultimate DIY Guide and Recipes.

Q: How much butter does this kit make and how long will it last?
A: The 50g-of-each starter size makes approximately 150g of finished body butter — enough for several weeks of regular whole-body use. Larger kit sizes make proportionally more. The finished butter stays fresh 6–12 months in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

Triple Butter Blend vs. Alternatives: Which Should You Choose?

The key difference: the Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend kit creates a concentrated three-butter body butter with complete ingredient transparency and no water, fillers, or synthetic additives. Commercial body lotions are often mostly water; single-butter products offer one texture and property. This blend combines shea's moisture, cocoa's structure, and kombo's rare myristoleic acid in one rich butter.

How Does the Triple Butter Blend Compare?

Feature	Triple Butter Blend Kit	Commercial Body Lotion	Single Butter (Shea Only)
Ingredients	3 pure, unrefined African butters — fully traceable from Ghana	Often mostly water plus 15–30+ synthetic additives	1 ingredient — single property
Texture	Rich, whipped — shea softness, cocoa structure, kombo nourishment	Thin, water-based	Soft — single texture
Special Property	Kombo's rare myristoleic acid, traditionally valued in West Africa	None	None beyond shea's own profile
Concentration	No water — concentrated, a little goes far	Often 70%+ water	Concentrated, single ingredient
Transparency	Complete — you made it, you know all three ingredients	Complex proprietary ingredient lists	Complete for single ingredient
Processing	Traditional, hand-made — full natural compound retention	Industrial — synthetic formulation	Varies by supplier
Ethics	Fair trade — supports cooperatives and communities in Ghana	No impact connection	Depends on supplier

Why This Three-Butter Combination Works

It comes down to balance. Shea butter alone is soft and deeply moisturizing but can feel heavy; cocoa butter alone is firm and structured but hard to spread; kombo butter brings a rare nourishing property but is best used in combination. Whipped together in equal parts, shea brings the moisture, cocoa brings the structure and staying power, and kombo brings its distinctive myristoleic acid — the result is a rich, balanced body butter that spreads easily and nourishes deeply. Three butters, each with a distinct role.

Why Choose Baraka?

• 🌍 Direct from Source: Shea handcrafted by women's cooperatives in Northern Ghana · cocoa from Ghana's cocoa belt · kombo sustainably harvested from forest communities
• 👐 Traditional Craftsmanship: Hand-made processing preserves vitamins, polyphenols, myristoleic acid, and natural aromatic compounds across all three butters
• ⚖️ Fair Trade Verified: Your purchase supports fair wages and community development for producers across Ghana
• 🌱 Completely Unrefined: No refining, no bleaching, no deodorizing — real butters in their natural state
• 🌳 Sustainably Sourced: Kombo harvested in partnership with Ghana's Nature Conservation Research Centre, protecting the forest ecosystem

Q: Is a homemade three-butter blend better than store-bought lotion?
A: For concentration, nourishment, and transparency, yes. Commercial lotions are often mostly water with synthetic additives. This blend is three pure, concentrated butters with no water or fillers — you control every ingredient, and a small amount delivers rich, lasting moisture with kombo's distinctive nourishing character.

What Size Triple Butter Blend Should I Buy?

Not sure which size? Start with 50g of each butter for a first batch — it makes about 150g of finished body butter, perfect for trying the recipe. Choose 100g–250g for regular personal use and gift-making, and 500g and above for heavy use or small-batch production. All raw butters last 2+ years stored properly.

Kit Size Comparison

Size	Approximate Yield	Best For
50g of each	~150g finished butter	First-time makers, trying the recipe
100g of each	~300g finished butter	Regular personal use, small gifts
250g of each	~750g finished butter	Frequent use, multiple batches, gift-making
500g of each	~1.5kg finished butter	Heavy users, larger families, small business testing
1kg of each	~3kg finished butter	Small business production, workshops
2kg of each	~6kg finished butter	Commercial use, high-volume production

Smart Reasons to Go Bigger

• 💰 Better value per gram: Larger sizes offer significant per-gram savings — up to 44% off versus buying each butter individually
• ⏰ Always ready: All three raw butters last 2+ years stored properly — no running out mid-batch
• 🎁 Gift-making: One larger kit makes multiple jars for thoughtful handmade gifts
• ♻️ Less packaging: More product, less waste, smaller environmental footprint
• 📈 Scale up: Larger sizes support small-batch production for makers and small businesses

For professional or larger production sourcing, the Wholesale and Bulk Shea Butter: Supply for Soap Makers, Formulators, and Small Manufacturers page has everything you need.

💰 Smart Shopper Tip: Start with 50g to try it. Once you love the results, the 250g size offers the best balance of value and yield for ongoing use and gift-making.

Where Does the Triple Butter Blend Come From?

Your Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend kit begins its journey across the diverse landscapes of Ghana, West Africa — where three treasured butters have been harvested, processed, and used to care for skin for generations. In the Northern savanna, wild shea trees — some over 200 years old — produce the nuts that members of the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre gather and process by hand. From Ghana's cocoa-growing regions comes unrefined cocoa butter, produced by communities that helped establish Ghana as one of the world's leading cocoa producers. From Ghana's cocoa forests come the kombo nuts, gathered from tall trees that shade the cocoa below and pressed into the dark, aromatic butter West African communities have valued for centuries.

The women who handcraft the shea butter in your kit are skilled artisans carrying forward knowledge passed through generations at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre — a community-built facility that gives cooperatives the tools and space to produce the highest quality handmade shea. Watch Celebrating Mothers: Felicia Solomon to meet one of the producers whose hands craft the shea butter in your kit. Baraka developed its kombo butter supply in direct partnership with Ghana's Nature Conservation Research Centre, ensuring sustainable harvesting that protects both the ingredient and the forest ecosystem it comes from.

These traditional methods matter: hand-processing preserves the vitamins, polyphenols, myristoleic acid, and natural aromatic compounds that industrial refining strips away. Nothing is bleached, deodorized, or chemically processed — the butters arrive exactly as generations of Ghanaian communities have made and used them.

Every purchase creates direct impact for the women, forest communities, and cooperatives across Ghana who make these three butters possible. Fair wages support children's education, healthcare access, and community infrastructure. Learn more in Fair Trade Shea Butter: The Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre Story and the Baraka Social & Environmental Impact Report.

Baraka is certified fair trade, naturally organic in practice, and committed to full transparency at every step of the supply chain.

From Ghana's shea parklands and kombo forests — to your hands.

What's In the Triple Butter Blend Kit?

Ingredients & Specifications: Pure & Traceable

Ingredients: 100% pure shea butter, cocoa butter, and kombo butter — equal parts, plus step-by-step recipe
INCI Names: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter · Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter · Pycnanthus Angolensis Seed Butter
Origin: Northern Ghana (shea) · Ghana cocoa belt (cocoa) · Ghana forest communities (kombo)

What Makes It Work: Shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, and F with a fatty acid profile close to skin's own oils. Cocoa butter contributes polyphenols, a protective barrier, and structure. Kombo butter is exceptionally rich in myristoleic acid — a naturally occurring fatty acid rare in most botanical butters. Note: kombo butter may contain small shell particles from traditional processing — strain after melting for a smooth finished butter.

What You'll Experience — The Finished Butter

• Appearance: Rich, whipped texture — cream to light tan colour, may have slight dark flecks from unrefined kombo
• Texture: Light and fluffy when whipped — melts on contact with warm skin without heaviness
• Aroma: Complex natural layering — nutty shea, gentle chocolate cocoa, and earthy kombo — entirely natural
• Absorption: Rich but absorbing — a concentrated butter, so a little goes a long way
• Natural Variations: Slight graininess in kombo melts completely on warm skin contact and is not a defect

Keeping It Fresh: Store raw butters in a cool, dry place — 60–70°F (15–21°C), away from direct sunlight — for a 2+ year shelf life. The finished butter keeps 6–12 months in a clean, airtight container; it may soften in warm weather, so refrigerate briefly before use if needed.

Signs of Authenticity: Handmade butters naturally vary between batches. Premium unrefined shea ranges from ivory to light yellow with a nutty aroma; unrefined cocoa butter carries a natural chocolate scent; genuine kombo butter has a distinctive dark colour and earthy aroma — signs of authentic traditional processing that refining would remove. Learn more in Decoding Shea Butter.

The traditional use of shea, cocoa, and kombo butter in skincare is well-documented across West Africa and increasingly supported by published research — though published studies are not the same as regulatory approval, and we make no medical claims. If you'd like to explore the evidence yourself, useful searches include "shea butter skin research", "kombo butter myristoleic acid study", and "cocoa butter skin study". Customer experience often tells its own story — you can read what Baraka customers say about Baraka shea butter.

Got Questions? We've Got Answers.

Q: What is the Deeply Nourishing Triple Butter Blend (DIY Skincare Kit)?
A: It is a physical kit containing three traditionally handcrafted, unrefined Ghanaian butters — shea butter, cocoa butter, and kombo butter in equal parts at your chosen size — plus a step-by-step recipe. Everything you need to whip up a rich, deeply nourishing body butter at home in about 30 minutes.

Q: What's in the kit — and what will I need that isn't included?
A: The kit includes all three butters and the recipe. You supply only basic kitchen tools: a heat-safe bowl, a hand mixer, and clean airtight jars. No special equipment needed.

Q: Is there a video showing how to make it?
A: Yes — a short how-to video is right on this page, showing the full melt, cool, and whip process from start to finish.

Q: What makes kombo butter special in this blend?
A: Kombo butter is exceptionally rich in myristoleic acid — a naturally occurring fatty acid rare in most botanical butters, traditionally valued in West African communities for centuries. It adds a distinctive nourishing character you won't find in ordinary body butters.

Q: How long does it take to make, and how much does the kit make?
A: About 30 minutes of active time. The 50g-of-each starter size makes approximately 150g of finished body butter — enough for several weeks of regular whole-body use.

Q: Why is my blend grainy?
A: Graininess means the kombo or cocoa butter cooled too fast or unevenly — re-melt gently and cool more steadily before whipping. Slight graininess melts completely on contact with warm skin and does not affect quality.

Q: How should I store it, and how long does it last?
A: Store the finished butter in a clean, airtight container in a cool, dry place — it stays fresh 6–12 months. Raw butters last 2+ years. It may soften in warm weather; refrigerate briefly before use if needed.

Q: Is this blend suitable for sensitive skin?
A: All three butters are pure and natural with long histories of safe topical use. Always patch test first — a small amount on your inner arm, wait 24 hours — especially if you have known sensitivities. If you have a tree nut allergy, consult a professional before using shea butter.

Q: Can I customize the recipe?
A: Absolutely. Adjust the ratios to suit your preference — more shea for a softer butter, more cocoa for a firmer one — and add 10–15 drops of a skin-safe essential oil like vanilla, lavender, or sweet orange during cooling.

Q: Does buying this kit support the women in Ghana?
A: Yes. Every purchase supports fair trade women's cooperatives in Northern Ghana who handcraft the shea butter, cocoa-growing communities who produce the cocoa butter, and forest communities who sustainably harvest kombo butter. Read the Baraka Social & Environmental Impact Report to see what your purchase creates.