kidsngarden Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I have been buying all my oils at MMS- now because of volume I wanted to switch to Soaper's choice. the only thing I didn't buy at MMS any more was refined Shea as thiers is so HARD. I've been buying Brambleberry's and I really love it. They are an hour away from me, but thier prices aren't that great, even if you buy a lot.On a different thread someone said that soaper's choice refined shea was really grainy which bums be out because I would love to get my oils from all one place. So the question is who sells refined shea in bulk that is really nice shea like BB and a good price like Soaper's choice? Or are any of you buying from soaper's choice and liking the refined shea? I would hate to buy a ton of shea from them and HATE it!BethanyLove to hear your opinions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Texas Natural Supply!!! THE BEST shea. IMO.... Texas Natural Supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks, but after evaluating shipping of large amounts of oils it is much better off for me to pick up at BB even though thier PPP is higher.Problem solved!Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I haven't tried TN yet but they are local to me so I should give theirs a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 To me Oils By Nature is the best! I will not use anything but their Refined (Lotion Grade) Shea. LOVE IT ! And they have the best Mango too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Di Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 You are SO lucky to live so close to a major supplier! Maybe I'm splitting hairs, here, but don't forget to factor in your roundtrip mileage for this 2 hour (total time) drive. 48.5 a mile is the rate currently allowed by the IRS. But I would probably also make the drive, because I want my stuff NOW -- not 5-7 days from now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Well I am buying massive stuff at BB now because after doing a bunch of research it just pays to go there and get it. My shipping for a slightly larger order ($250 worth of oils at BB and cash and carry) from soapers choice was $140!!!! No way! I'll pay for the gas to drive to BB, thanks!Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapDiva Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Have you tried new directions? I love love love their unrefined and undeodorized shea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Texas Natural Supply!!! THE BEST shea. IMO.... Texas Natural SupplyI absolutely agree!!! I even told a couple other gals about it. They bought it and said they can't believe the texture. They LOVED it too!! I think it has made all the difference in my products. I tried several other things from there and they were all great.Thanks for posting this supplier creative. I will be buying my supplies there from now on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Shea quality/preference is so vast. Here is my opinion. Ultra Refined: Biochemica [lip balm, luxury products]Refined: Oils By Nature [universal, this shea is affordable and fabulous]Unrefined: Agbanga Karite [the natural shea, great healing properties]The absolute worst?Bamboula Ltd. Yes, it's cheap, and natural.But the quality is substandard, and the texture/scent is disguisting. Compared to any of the three above, it doesn't exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 MA - I agree completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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