If you have been on Nat Mane‘s blog or my twitter account (@naturalnigerian) recently, you may have read that I now offer cocoa butter for sale.
The day I finally got my order in, I was as excited as a kid. You see, I had never ever ever seen or used raw cocoa butter before. My experience with it has been limited to finding it in imported creams and lotions.
First of all, cocoa butter smells divine – like chocolate. I had done my research and knew it was a hard butter but was still surprised at just how hard it was. If you thought that Shea butter was difficult to spread, wait till you experience raw cocoa butter. Anway, I made a quick basic whipped butter with it (and Shea Butter and coconut oil) and used it on my daughter – from head to toe. She declared that she would smell delicious all day! Of course spreadability was no longer an issue…
The cocoa butter I carry is export quality – y’all know I don’t play with standards – and I am happy to say it is quite affordable. I have not settled on a unit of measurement for final sale but 1kg comes to about N1,500. It will most probably be sold in smaller quantities though.
I have heard people say that Cocoa butter makes them dark. My question to them is – were you using just cocoa butter or cocoa butter mixed with other things? I am fair complexioned, have been using my whipped butters for about 2 weeks and haven’t noticed a change. Anyway, if you decide not to use it for your skin, by all means use it on your hair.
I won’t go into all the details about what Cocoa butter is all about in this post – a post dedicated to that will come soon.
Special thanks to Nat. Mane for putting the word out there!
Shakara
Thanks for sharing! I don’t find Shea butter hard at all. There are different grades (Grade A – Grade F) Grade A spreads easily. We get Shea butter from a fairtrade co-op in Burkina Faso and it is divine. I’ve got to try your cocoa butter!
Natural Nigerian
Please try the Nigerian Shea Butter as well. I don’t sell any but can put you in touch with someone who does. Hmm, didn’t know about the different grades. You’ve given me something to read up on!
Shakara
We sell Fair trade certified Shea butter this should help http://www.sheainstitute.com/index.php/testing-a-grading.html
I’m a huge fan of DIY so I’l love to try your cocoa butter when I am home, it’s nice to see the natural hair community growing.
Bee
Hi, I’ve been following your site for a whole now, I just moved to Nigeria, and I’m having trouble finding shea butter. Can you please tell me where to get some? I live in Lagos.
Natural Nigerian
Hello Bee,
Please contact Nelly Ndaguba who I buy from. Her contact details are on this post: http://naturalnigerian.com/2011/07/shea-butter-your-questions-answered/.
Rarosue
Please, i want to order for cocoa butter. How do I go about it?
Oluchi okolie
I need to the cocoa butter pls.. I live in owerri IMO state. How do I get it?
Natural Nigerian
Hi Oluchi, please buy from our website. A link is provided in the post.
Adura
I’m gonna order some soon 🙂
Natural Nigerian
Yay!
chinenye
Hi. Have heard so much about cocoa butter. Its very gud on skin. Pls I want to buy. I need the 1kg. How can I get it?
Natural Nigerian
Thanks for your inquiry. I will send you an email soon.
Beverly Gatewood
i would like to purchase cocoa butter. I am also interested in untoated palm kernal oil.
Natural Nigerian
Do you live in Nigeria?
Rosemary
i live in abuja how do i get d cocoa butter am interested tnx
African Naturalista
Shea butter also makes some people dark. It depends on one’s skin.
Well done!
Natural Nigerian
Thanks chic!
Nat.
Happy to help NN. I beg keep my own o.
Natural Nigerian
Lol! Already done.
walida
Commentsp
please how can I get the pure cocoa butter from you I’m in kd
Natural Nigerian Pass
We will be in touch, shortly. Alternatively, the link is in the post.
Lumi
Please do you know the ‘native’ or yoruba name for cocoa butter?
The last time I was in Nigeria, I was searching everywhere for it in the market, but the market women did not really understand what I wanted.
I figured that if I had also asked them for shea butter and not ori, they would have reacted the same.
In case I do not get any I’ll definitely order some from you the next time I’m in Lagos.
Natural Nigerian
I really don’t know the name. I am told that the closest is to ask for Ekpo cocoa which translates to cocoa oil. Naturally, this can’t be the real name for cocoa butter. Let’s leave it open and see if anyone that reads this post can help out with an answer.
Lumi
Thank you, at least that’s a step further. I might be in Nigeria in May. When I’m sure, I’ll pre-order some from you 🙂
rachael
@Lumi…the yoruba name for shea butter is “ori”…hope that helps
Lumi
Thanks 🙂
I already knew that, because that’S the only thing the market women understood. But I was also looking for cocoa butter, but could not get any because they did not understand the English name and I did not know the Yoruba name.
curious kinks
cocoa pods on thier own smells absolutely delicious! I can only assume the butter would smell just as delish! good job on adding an extra product, would love to know the results on hair and skin. We hear more about shea butter than we do on cocoa butter.
Natural Nigerian
I plan on doing a more factual post on cocoa butter….you are right, we hear about Shea Butter a lot more.
omaka
please how can I buy the cocoa butter? I’m transitioning and I’m very interested in the benefits to my hair. thanks
Natural Nigerian
I will contact you shortly. For any one else that is interested, please send a mail to orders@naturalnigerian.com. Thank you!
Hilda
Yay!i’ve been lookn 4 raw cocoa butter.wud lyk 2 buy 4rm u but how do i get it i stay in owerri.i also have many friends lookn 4 it.i use cocobutter cream on my kids but wud rada whip some myself with shea butter.help pls.
Natural Nigerian
Hi Hilda, I will contact you shortly. We should be able to solve the logistics problem.
kitkat
Never used cocoa butter on either my skin or hair. I heard these “butters” clog our skin pores cos they’re too heavy and the only natural product good for the skin is jojoba oil.
I’ll try it on my hair and hopefully it’ll work for me. Using only shea butter an coconut oil on my hair now.
Natural Nigerian
Comedogenicity is a valid concern. Taking risk factors into account means that some people are more affected than others though…Here’s a good link for checking the comedogenicity of your oils, butters and other ingredients. However their claim that only jojoba oil is good is not so. Jojoba is the oil that comes closest to resembling our sebum – which is pretty remarkable but doesn’t make it the only natural product out there that is good for skin or hair.
Thanks for raising this point.
Oluchi Ugwu
I use shea butter & love it. Just wondering if cocoa butter has an edge over shea butter.
Natural Nigerian
I will try and cover that in the coming post on Cocoa butter.
Myne Whitman
Congrats on this, I think it’s a great idea and will be contacting you soon for some.
Natural Nigerian
Thanks Myne. Will wait for your e-mail.
linda
Hello. Hope the raw cocoa butter wil b effective in clearing the dark spots on my legs. Will like to order. I stay in ojota lagos
Natural Nigerian
Hey Linda, I haven’t read anywhere that cocoa butter has that ability.
olayinka
i want to buy cocoa butter.whats the cost?
Natural Nigerian
Hello Olayinka. I will send you a product/price list right away.
anu
Pls I need to buy raw cocoa butter
Natural Nigerian
Please send a mail to orders@naturalnigerian.com with your full name, address, phone number and your order. Thank you.
Adegboyega balogun
Please am a student of LASPOTECH final year student.I need ur help on how or where i can get a raw cocoa butter because that is wat my project is based on.jst email ur numba 2 me in 07039167208..or through facebook or odas.i wuld realy appreciate ur help cos am confuse
Natural Nigerian
You can buy from us. Here is a link to the product list. Please read the Order FAQ!
Sayo
Pls how do i get it
Natural Nigerian
Please send an email to orders@naturalnigerian stating the quantity you want. You may also get much more products here: http://naturalnigerian.com/ahia-natural-nigerian-marketplace/
HK
Pls I’d like to get a natural cocoa butter, I’m based in abj….hw do I get it pls??
Natural Nigerian
Please send a mail to orders@naturalnigerian.com with your Order Quantities, Full Name, Delivery Address, Phone Number. You will get back an invoice with payment details.
Medina
Hi, i need to try this cocoa butter. I live in lagos island and i want to know to how to locate you. Thank you.
Opeyemi
pls i’d like to know if ur cocoa butter is suitable for cooking purposes. i will also like to order some of ur products. how do i go about this?
Natural Nigerian
Hi Opeyemi, you can make place an order by sending a mail to us: orders@naturalnigerian.com. Here is our full product list: http://naturalnigerian.com/ahia-natural-nigerian-marketplace/. I would advise that you read our Orders FAQ so that you know how to go about ordering. Thank you!
Tee
Hi, can the cocoa butter be used for cooking?
Natural Nigerian
Hi Tee, yes it can be used for baking.
Chinasa
Pls I would like to know if cocoa butter clears pregnancy stretch marks cos mine is too much. I want to order as soon as possible. I live in lagos. Thank you.
Natural Nigerian
Hello Chinasa, there is no scientific proof that it can do so. However, there have been oral reports from people that they have experienced some success in this matter. You have to decide for yourself if you would rather go with science or anecdotal evidence.
yasir Fauzziyah Temidayo
Have heard a lot about cocoa butter and I’ll like to try it out,but where and how can I get it?
Natural Nigerian
Please send a mail to orders@naturalnigerian.com. Our price list is here: http://naturalnigerian.com/ahia-natural-nigerian-marketplace/
nelly
pls where can i get cocoa butter in lagos
Monroe
Hi, good post on cocoa butter. As for me, i have very sensitive skin hence my choice of body and hair cosmetics are limited. But I’d like to try this cocoa butter. Please,do you know if I can get it in Agbor, Delta state? Thanks.
Natural Nigerian
Yes! We sell and deliver nationwide. Please write to orders@naturalnigerian.com
Monroe
Pls can I have a phone number? I am yet to get a reply from the messages I sent to the link you gave me. Thanks
Grace
NN please i need the cocoa butter ,just wondering if mixed with coconut oil and shea butter i will get a good result i started using just shea butter and i am loving my skin just in 1week.
Vanessa
Hello, I just found your site while searching for where to buy Raw Cocoa Butter in Nigeria. I am not in Nigeria right now but my family is and I want someone to bring it over for me. Is there anyway I can place an order for 1kg to Abuja? Thanks in advance as I await your reply.
Natural Nigerian
I see that you just mailed me, I will respond to that email.
roli
hi, i have been looking for cocoa butter. pls i will like to buy the cocoa butter in bulk and also some shea butter, how do i contact you?
thanks
Natural Nigerian
I have sent you an email.
sweets
Please I need to buy….how can I contact you??? I’m totally desperate!!!
Onome
I would love to buy some cocoa butter ,plz kindly let me know how to make my order
Ebele
I need how to buy from you, your prices will be ok if you can send them to me as I live in Abuja.
Emmanuel Chinedu
Dear Sir/Madam,
Do you still have raw cocoa butter? How much is it and how would I get it this week?
Thanks!
Emmanuel Chinedu
Emmanuel Chinedu
Dear Sir/Madam,
I need Raw Cocoa Butter to add unique aroma to my Food Drink. Do you still have? How much is it and how would I get it this week?
Thanks!
Emmanuel Chinedu
ezzy
Av bn searching for cocoa butter, pls how can i get it and how much do you sell?
ezzy
Do you also have essential oil
kemi
Hello, pls how much is your Coco Butter in Bulk I want to buy in Bulk to resell atleast 50kg? Pls get back to me as soon as possible. I also need your telephone number and where re u situated? What other natural products do u sell? I need jojoba oil, black castor oil etc. Waiting to hear from u asap. Kemi
chy
pls how much is one kg of cocobutter n how can I get it am in lagos
Natural Nigerian
Good day, we no longer retail this product.
ogechi
please i need the cocoa butter, please can you send me an email on how i can get it.. thanks
Natural Nigerian
Good day Ogechi,
We no longer retail this product.
Joy
Hi. Please I know this is an old post but I would love to get me some cocoa butter. I saw you listed it as wholesale only. But can I get 1kg ? I also want to place orders for other things. Please let me know
Natural Nigerian
Good day,
We do not retail this product any more.
Ogbechie Okwudili Patience
Hi, jst stumbled into your site. I must tell you that I was so excited to hear you have organic cocoa butter. Pls I am interested. Can I get some plsssssss
Natural Nigerian
Hello, we no longer carry this product, sadly.
Nwanma
Goodmorning! But please can you direct me were i can get cocoa butter please am in Enugu
Natural Nigerian
Hello Nwanma, I am sorry, I don’t know where you can purchase it there.
ronke ajet
Pls I need 1 kg of cocoa butter,pls how can I get it from u,n is dat d only butter u sell.thanks fir your prompt response
Natural Nigerian
Hi Ronke, please get in touch with us: orders@naturalnigerian.com. Thank you.
Jummai
Hello NN, have been trying to place an order trough the ahia market place, but can’t seem to get a kg of cocoa butter and can’t find mango butter on the site. I stay in abuja, is there any other opption? Pls advice am desperate. Your prompt responce would be appreciated. Thank you.
Natural Nigerian
Hi Jummai, I have sent you a detailed email.
Ugo
Hi, Do you still have cocoa butter for sale? I am interested…
Natural Nigerian
Hi, we do. It is online. http://www.naturalnigerian.com/ahia.
Ada ilechukwu
Thanks for the clarification. Please how do I get the ( unrefined)cocoa butter and how much will 1kg cost
Natural Nigerian
Hi Ada, Yes, you can get it at our online store: naturalnigerian.com/ahia. Just look for Cocoa Butter. We sell 250g for N2000.
Kd
Pls I need organic cocoa butter. In Abuja how do I get it asap
Natural Nigerian
Good day Kd, we sell Cocoa Butter but it is not organic. If you are interested, please buy from our online store: naturalnigerian.com/ahia. We will send it from lagos.
tosin
Pls I need the cocoa butter, I live in lagos and I hope the pay on delivery option is available.
Natural Nigerian
Good day Tosin, we sell Cocoa Butter in our online staore: naturalnigerian.com/ahia
We do not have a pay on delivery option available.
Idowu Owolabi-Merus
Where do i get cocoa butter in Nigeria?
Betty
plz wot d difference btwn organic cocoa butter n d one u sell?
Betty
plz wotz d difference btwn organic cocoa butter n d cocoa butter u sell?
Veronica
hi, l love to buy coca butter and Shea butter can u pls kindly drop your address on my mail, thanks.
Natural Nigerian
please buy by going to naturalnigerian.com/ahia. Thank you!