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Bálsamo para el cabello: Karité cremoso

Name: Bálsamo para el cabello: Karité cremoso
Brand: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
SKU: hbshea2
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (79 reviews)

Un bálsamo orgánico para el cabello elaborado con manteca de karité virgen, ideal para cabello seco, grueso o encrespado, puede ayudar a revitalizar el cabello dañado, opaco o demasiado procesado.

Título:

Frasco de 2 onzas líquidas

$12.95

Product Overview

Good For: Coarsely Textured Hair · Tightly Coiled Curly Hair · Dry and Over-processed Hair

When hair needs more than a lightweight oil, a richer, more protective layer can make all the difference.

Hair balms are some of the most versatile products in natural hair care — they can be used as pre‑wash conditioners, in‑shower treatments, leave‑ins, or daily styling creams. Creamy Shea is our richest, most nourishing balm, created especially for hair that needs moisture, softness, and control.

Why These Ingredients Work

At the heart of this formula is organic virgin shea butter, known for its ability to soften coarse strands, reduce dryness, and help protect fragile ends. Its natural fatty acids give the balm a creamy, cushiony feel that helps calm frizz, smooth flyaways, and bring flexibility back to hair that feels brittle or over‑processed.

To balance the richness of shea, we blend in organic jojoba oil, organic sweet almond oil, and organic babassu oil — each chosen for how they condition the hair and support a comfortable scalp. Jojoba’s natural affinity with our own scalp oils helps keep the scalp feeling balanced. Sweet almond oil adds silky slip and softness. Babassu oil absorbs quickly, helping the balm melt into the hair without leaving a heavy or greasy finish.

Together, these ingredients create a balm that feels rich, creamy, and deeply conditioning. It melts easily between your hands and coats the hair with a soft, protective layer that helps reduce dryness, ease frizz, and improve the overall feel of the hair.

How It Supports Your Hair

Rich, creamy blend of organic shea butter and plant oils
Softens coarse, dry, or textured hair
Helps smooth frizz and tame flyaways
Nourishes dry ends and adds lasting moisture
Adds slip for easier styling and curl definition
Supports a comfortable, well‑conditioned scalp
Ideal for tightly coiled, curly, or medium‑to‑coarse textures
Melts into the hair without a heavy or greasy feel
Versatile: pre‑wash, leave‑in, or styling balm
Made with organic shea butter and oils — nothing synthetic
No added scent. Just the rich, deep, nutty aroma of natural shea butter

A rich, organic balm that melts into the hair to soften coarse textures, smooth frizz, nourish dry ends, and restore the kind of supple, flexible feel that only pure shea butter and plant oils can provide.

Deep moisture for soft, beautifully conditioned hair.

How To Use

How to Use a Conditioning Hair Balm

Warm a very small amount between your fingertips—a little goes a long way.
Apply to damp or dry hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends where hair tends to feel driest. Gently work through the hair to distribute evenly.
Use on damp hair to help soften and smooth as it dries, or on dry hair to tame frizz, define texture, and add a soft, natural sheen.

Tips

Start small—too much can feel heavy
Focus on ends rather than the scalp (unless your scalp is very dry)
Use as a leave-in, or apply more generously as a pre-wash treatment

👉 Learn More: For detailed techniques, including deep conditioning treatments and tips for different hair types, visit our Hair Balm FAQ & Application Guide.

FAQs

Effective, Feel Good Ingredients

The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal,  and protect your skin and hair!

Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!

Featured Ingredients

Organic Virgin Manteca de karité*

Shea Butter is a rich, nutrient-dense moisturizer that deeply softens and comforts dry, irritated, or maturing skin. Naturally soothing and vitamin-rich, it helps support healing, improve moisture retention, and restore suppleness. In hair care, it nourishes, reduces frizz, and enhances shine for softer, stronger strands. *Fair Trade Certified Read More

Organic Babassu Oil

Babassu Oil helps moisturize and soften the skin while contributing to a smooth, hydrated feel. Naturally rich in fatty acids, it melts on contact with the skin and is often used in soaps, skincare, and hair care to add conditioning properties and a light, silky finish. Read More

Organic Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is a lightweight, easily absorbed oil that helps soften and smooth the skin while contributing to a balanced, conditioned feel. Rich in naturally occurring fatty acids, it adds slip and glide to formulations without heaviness, leaving skin feeling supple, comfortable, and never greasy. Read More

All Ingredients

Organic Sweet Almond Oil

Organic Babassu Oil

*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified

Shea Butter Note

Our Shea Butter is unrefined and has not been bleached or deodorized.

Pure unrefined shea butter has an earthy, nutty, smokey scent that ranges from mild to strong and can be quite pungent. Since our shea butter is a natural, unrefined product it retains its natural scent, color, and nutritional benefits. The scent and color of unrefined shea often vary from batch to batch.

Read our Shea Butter Tutorial which explains the various types of shea butter as well as why we believe that the benefits of unrefined shea butter far outweigh the cons of its smokey, pungent scent.

Overall rating: 4.432099 / 5 from 81 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Hair Balm: Creamy Shea is an organic hair balm made with virgin shea butter, praised for its ability to revitalize damaged hair. While opinions vary on its feel and smell, many customers appreciate its effectiveness in small amounts and its ability to reduce tangles. Some users report greasiness and frizz, while others find it to be greasy and difficult to maintain.

Summary topics

Feel: 8%
Amount: 11%
Smell: 13%
Appearance: 11%
Balm Effectiveness: 19%

Review topics: ["quality","feels","consistency","smells","amount","skin","looks","lines","hair","oil","works","balm","conditioner","shampoo","hands","curls","waves","bar"].

Review highlights

"I have used the shampoo bars for years and always had great looking shiny curly hair with little fuss." — Jenny
"A great addition to my hair care for thick coarse wavy to curly hair." — Coby
"I did my usual wash in the shower (shampoo/conditioner) then immediately applied the balm." — Danielle

Reviews

Nice and creamy

"I just recently received this product and only used it once. I gave it. 5 stars because I believe it’s a great product. I will have to come back later to update my review."

— Joycelyn S. (5/5)

"Great product! I purchased countless items hoping to find something i actually enjoy and this is it. It has a nice creamy feel and very mouisterizing."

— Miklo (5/5)

It made my hair super soft

"This was a first time trying a balm as a leave in conditioner. I did my usual wash in the shower (shampoo/conditioner) then immediately applied the balm. The only thing throwing me off is the texture. I have to get used to it. I scoop a nice pea size amout, emulsify by rubbing it in my hands and then do a praying hands technique to apply and then scrunch a bit. I have 3b/3c fine curly hair."

— Danielle (4/5)

Shea

"This really helps with my extremely dry hair and I use it also for the top of my hands."

— Andrea (5/5)

"Hydrates my hair very well. When they say less is more they are very serious about it. Definitely different compared to using 4-5 pumps of conditioner like I used to. So far it’s working very well!"

— Chloe (5/5)

Tryed wet, & dry

"Helps my waves to not look so dry"

— Barbara E. (5/5)

very moisturizing

"This is way too heavy to be used on the regular for my hair type (wavy, prone to oil and frizz) but it's great if I'm feeling extra dry and want a special spa day. I only need a tiny amount at a time so it lasts forever."

— L (5/5)

Not too solid, not too whipped

"I have tried other shea hair balms for my curly (often frizzy) and they are either too solid or too whipped to work right. Soap and Salve’s is just right for holding moisture in and keeping my curls smooth throughout the day. I had to buy my husband his own, because I realized he was using mine to keep his super straight, super fine hair in place too."

— Sherri B. (5/5)

Very light smell, a little

"Very light smell, a little bit goes a long way. Works nicely on damaged curly hair."

— Maggie B. (5/5)

Love this on my hair!!!

"I LOVE this Balm!!! I ordered several products this time. First, I'm over 60 and have used their Carrot & Honey Soap Face soap for over 15 years and my skin looks great! I have now added the Argon Pumpkin facial oil and also purchased the Honey Butter facial soap bar as well to alternate soaps. I love all these! They work! For my hair, because it is getting dry and brittle, I bought the Olive Babassu shampoo bar, the Jojoba Grapeseed oil and the Creamy Shea hair balm. I didn't think I would like the bar but I love it. And, I love the hair oil and balm which I apply both while my hair is wet (oil on the scalp and balm on ends) and then dry with a diffuser and add more balm the next day if needed. I have looked for a very long time and tried many different things for my hair and finally found something that works. Very pleased!"

— Vicki W. (5/5)

Q&A

Which hair balm should i use to smooth down and control my thin broken hair in order to “wear” a slicked back ponytail?: Hi Maria, Thanks so much for your question! I would recommend either the Coconut Primrose or the Cocoa Whip hair balm! A little bit goes a very long way with either of these balms so less is more especially if your hair is on the finer side! I hope this helps :) Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns and have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
I thought I would get used to the smell, but have not. I noticed some have commented on it, but mostly that it's a "nutty" smell. I get a strong petroleum scent that is overwhelming at first. It does fade, but it is so intense that I find myself avoiding using it. Is this odor normal? Is my nose broken?: Hi Jami, Thanks for reaching out and our apologies for the inconvenience! We use unadulterated shea butter that has not been bleached or scented in any way. While many batches of shea have a more neutral, nutty scent, others can have a very smokey scent. Both are completely normal! We understand that it can be off-putting to some and if you are unhappy with the product we can send you a replacement or issue you a refund for the item! Would you mind providing me with the batch number that is handwritten on the back of the product? I look forward to hearing from you soon and our apologies again for any inconvenience! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
Hi! Is the virgin Shea butter used in this balm east african(Shea niloteca) or west african (Ghana)? Thanks!: Hi Brooke, Thanks so much for your question! Our Organic Virigin Shea butter is sourced from West Africa. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
What is the texture of this product? Is it solid then emulsifies into an oily consistency when I rub my hands together? Do I use it in the shower like a traditional conditioner and rinse it out? I’ve got tightly coiled (kinky) hair. Will this help define my coils? Can I use it on wet hair? Will it help to detangle? I’m trying to figure out if it will meet my needs as I’m considering buying it.: I recently purchased this product and the texture is solid. I scrape a small amount out with the back of my nail and warm it between my palms and it become more of an oily consistency but still retains a slightly waxy feeling texture. After I shower and take my hair out of the towel (at this point it my hair is still wet but not dripping) I lightly oil my hair and then follow up with this balm and it really helps to define my waves and seal in moisture. I think this would work great with kinky hair!
Are these jars made from plastic?: No they are glass.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es tu tipo de cabello?

De joven, tenía el pelo lacio como un diamante y envidiaba a mis amigas con el pelo ondulado y rizado. ¡Pero esas amigas envidiaban mi pelo liso! Ya sea liso, ondulado, rizado, ensortijado o algo intermedio, tu pelo es precioso.

De la misma manera que comprender tu tipo de piel es importante para crear una rutina de cuidado de la piel eficaz, determinar tu tipo de cabello puede desempeñar un papel importante para ayudarte a alcanzar tus objetivos capilares.

El tipo de cabello se divide en cuatro categorías principales: liso (tipo 1), ondulado (tipo 2), rizado (tipo 3) y ensortijado (tipo 4). Estos cuatro tipos de cabello se clasifican en los subtipos A, B y C, lo que da lugar a un total de 12 categorías.

Cuidado natural y orgánico del cabello Tipos de cabello

La mejor manera de determinar tu tipo de cabello es observarlo en su estado natural. Con solo observarlo, puedes reconocer algunas características obvias. La próxima vez que te laves el cabello, déjalo secar al aire sin usar productos de peinado ni productos capilares. Esto te ayudará a definir la forma o textura natural de tu cabello. Por ejemplo:

Cuidado natural del cabello ¿Cuál es tu tipo de cabello?

Si tu cabello se seca liso, sin curvas ni rizos, entonces tienes cabello liso ( tipo 1 ).
Si tu cabello se seca con una ligera curva o forma de “S”, entonces tienes cabello ondulado ( tipo 2 ).
Si tu cabello se seca con un rizo definido, entonces tienes cabello rizado ( tipo 3 ). Este tipo de cabello rizado tiene rizos flexibles o tirabuzones, pero no es tan denso como el cabello crespo.
Si al secarse tu cabello se encoge formando rizos apretados o espirales densos, entonces tienes cabello crespo ( tipo 4) , a menudo llamado cabello "natural". Este tipo de cabello es más frágil y propenso a romperse que otros, por lo que requiere una rutina de cuidado capilar más especializada.

Es importante recordar que la mayoría de las personas no tienen un solo tipo de cabello. Suelen tener dos texturas diferentes en distintas partes de la cabeza.

Cada una de estas texturas de cabello requiere cuidados especiales para realzar sus mejores características naturales. Además, aunque dos personas compartan la misma onda natural, no significa que tengan exactamente el mismo tipo de cabello. ¡Eres única!

¿Cuál es la densidad y el grosor de tu cabello?

Las palabras "grueso" y "fino" pueden ser confusas, ya que puedes tener mucho cabello muy fino y viceversa.

La densidad es el grosor o diámetro de una hebra de cabello. Para determinar la densidad de tu cabello, usa una sola hebra y compárala con el tamaño de un hilo de coser común. El cabello fino es más delgado que el hilo, el cabello mediano tiene un grosor similar y el cabello grueso es más ancho. La densidad del cabello puede afectar su reacción a ciertos productos y su adherencia a diferentes peinados. Existen tres categorías básicas:

Delgado o fino
Medio
Grueso o basto

El cabello fino no se peina con facilidad. El cabello mediano es relativamente fácil de peinar y mantiene los rizos por más tiempo. Los mechones más gruesos son muy fáciles de rizar, pero al ser menos flexibles, pueden ser difíciles de peinar o de mantener su forma.

El grosor total se refiere a la cantidad total de cabello en el cuero cabelludo, que puede variar de fino a grueso. ¿Cuánto cabello puedes recoger al hacer una coleta?

¿Qué es la porosidad del cabello?

Prueba de porosidad del cabello para el cuidado natural del cabello La porosidad se refiere a la capacidad del cabello para absorber la humedad y los productos capilares. Puedes determinar fácilmente la porosidad de tu cabello con un simple experimento.

Coloque una sola hebra de cabello en un recipiente con agua.
¿Se hunde la hebra? Si es así, tiene alta porosidad, lo que significa que absorbe mucha humedad debido a huecos o desgarros alrededor de la cutícula.
¿Se hunde la hebra, pero solo un poco? Si es así, tu cabello está absorbiendo la humedad justa para mantenerlo sano y equilibrado.
¿Flota el cabello sobre la superficie del agua? Si es así, tu cabello tiene baja porosidad, lo que significa que no absorbe la humedad fácilmente.

Parece que el cabello con alta porosidad se mantiene bien hidratado en todo momento, ya que absorbe la humedad con facilidad. Sin embargo, debido a las zonas de separación alrededor de la cutícula, el cabello también pierde humedad con mucha facilidad, lo que puede resultar en un cabello seco, quebradizo, con frizz y propenso a romperse.

Por otro lado, las cutículas aplanadas del cabello con baja porosidad impiden que la humedad se absorba en las fibras capilares. Dado que los productos para el cuidado capilar no se absorben fácilmente, la acumulación de producto en las fibras capilares suele ser un problema. Los productos para el cuidado capilar deben aplicarse con moderación mientras el cabello aún está húmedo para que se absorban y distribuyan mejor.

Para mantener tu cabello sano y nutrido, es importante desarrollar una rutina de cuidado capilar que incluya una hidratación adecuada. Conocer tu tipo de cabello es crucial, ya que te ayuda a elegir los productos adecuados para cabello liso, ondulado, rizado o crespo.

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¿Qué es una barra de champú natural?

¡Las barras de champú son uno de nuestros descubrimientos favoritos!

La bondad saludable de nuestro jabón artesanal está disponible para tu cabello.

Las barras de champú son un champú acondicionador totalmente natural en formato sólido. Sí, es champú de verdad en una barra sólida. Las barras de champú no son una novedad.

Se usaban comúnmente antes de que se inventaran los champús y acondicionadores detergentes líquidos en la década de 1940.

Aunque el proceso para hacer una barra de champú es el mismo que para hacer jabón, nuestras "recetas" de barras de champú están especialmente formuladas con aceites vegetales naturales, mantecas, ingredientes botánicos y aceites esenciales que nutren el cabello y el cuero cabelludo.

Nuestras barras de champú no contienen fragancias artificiales, colorantes, conservantes, detergentes, alcohol, urea, formaldehído, lauril sulfato de sodio, DEA, propilenglicol ni ningún otro aditivo sintético para el cuidado del cabello.

Cada una de nuestras selecciones de champú sólido contiene una mezcla diferente de aceites vegetales naturales, aceites esenciales y aceites con infusión de hierbas. No hay dos recetas iguales.

¿Qué barra de champú es mejor para mi cabello?

¡Haga clic aquí para obtener ayuda para elegir una barra de champú totalmente natural!

¡Todo lo que quieres saber sobre las barras de champú!

¡Por favor lea "Todo sobre las barras de champú"!

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¿Los ingredientes y productos de Chagrin Valley están certificados como orgánicos por el USDA?

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve es una empresa orgánica certificada por el USDA

La consideración más importante en cualquier negocio son sus clientes. El mundo actual, plagado de afirmaciones engañosas, publicidad engañosa y simple engaño, a menudo deja a los consumidores intentando descubrir la verdad sobre los productos personales y sus ingredientes.

Queremos que nuestros clientes sepan que estamos comprometidos con la transparencia en todo lo que hacemos.
Queremos que nuestros clientes sepan que cuando decimos “ orgánico”, lo decimos en serio.
Creemos que al convertirnos en una empresa orgánica certificada por el USDA, nuestros clientes no tienen que preguntarse si realmente utilizamos ingredientes orgánicos certificados o si nuestros productos orgánicos son verdaderamente orgánicos.
Por eso elegimos ser una empresa orgánica certificada y cumplir con los estrictos estándares requeridos para la certificación orgánica.

Algunos de mis productos favoritos están elaborados con ingredientes que simplemente no cuentan con certificación orgánica. ¿Por qué? Actualmente no existen estándares para los ingredientes utilizados específicamente en la industria de productos de cuidado personal. La certificación orgánica de productos de cuidado personal se basa en los estándares de alimentos orgánicos establecidos por el Programa Nacional Orgánico del USDA.

Pero como somos una empresa orgánica certificada, estamos obligados a presentar documentación que acredite que incluso nuestros "ingredientes no orgánicos" se produjeron sin el uso de pesticidas tóxicos, organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM), lodos de depuradora o irradiación.

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