is its smell really bad? and how about the colour? is it organic?
357800
The smell isn't great, but is very light (ie, doesn't stink once rubbed in or when combined with other oils/butters). I've gotten used to the nutty scent over time. As for organic, no, it isn't. It states "100% Natural" which we all know doesn't mean squat! lol.... FWIW, not sure what chems/fertilizers/etc are used in Ghana on its shea, but somehow I trust it more than the US FDA. ;->
357801
The smell isn't great, but is very light (ie, doesn't stink once rubbed in or when combined with other oils/butters). I've gotten used to the nutty scent over time. As for organic, no, it isn't. It states "100% Natural" which we all know doesn't mean squat! lol.... FWIW, not sure what chems/fertilizers/etc are used in Ghana on its shea, but somehow I trust it more than the US FDA. ;-&gt;
357802
No bad smell at all. The color is really yellow and can stain clothing if not properly applied. I take a few scoops (spoons) and take blow dryer and melt the butter into a liquid form and then apply. It really spreads more easily when heated up a bit. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!
1407926
We have one in our backyard and I almost never smell it. The only time I have noticed a smell has been when the lid is open and I am dumping more kitchen scraps in it and even then it's not that often. All the compost books say if it does smell bad that means you need more greens or browns depending on the smell.
993711
I'm not sure I can answer about the specific smell. It is not overwhelming or strong. It does not smell as if I've been in a tanning bed or have a chemical odor. I am sensitive to perfume smells and this is not offensive to me.
551328
It doesn't have much smell at all. I would say it's earthy, but not at all unpleasant. I use it on my face and cannot smell anything.
1428978
It smells strongly of roses, actual roses, so not necessarily a bad smell. (The gel I tried smelled faintly of garlic; I mixed the two in order to cut the rose scent. I didn't like the consistency of the gel, but it was improved by being combined with the cream and the scent of the combination was okay.) Good luck.
268861
It has kind of a natural sweet smell but not overpowering, it's almost odorless in my opinion. Not unpleasant smelling.
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
1173636
Hi, We never had any complaints in regards to smell and you can clean it with water and baby soap. best regards, Customer Service
1655274
I wanted to use it in lemonade and bath soaks so it had to be organic, I just asked the seller and she said yes. It's amazing quality though. Hope it helped.
1797710
mine is not yellow...are you sure you ordered the white oil and not the one that comes with yellow/orange color/butter flavored?I have ordered two of the white oil and both are pure white, actually clear when melted...great stuff...it does not taste or smell like coconut like you think it would...it is not the same smelling stuff that you get for sun tanning! I use this for everything: cooking, skin, in my pets food...you can pay a lot more for small containers called organic or 100% pure but this is the same and a great quality and you can not beat the price...definitely NOT CRAP as someone stated. mine is not yellow...are you sure you ordered the white oil and not the one that comes with yellow/orange color/butter flavored?I have ordered two of the white oil and both are pure white, actually clear when melted...great stuff...it does not taste or smell like coconut like you think it would...it is not the same smelling stuff that you get for sun tanning! I use this for everything: cooking, skin, in my pets food...you can pay a lot more for small containers called organic or 100% pure but this is the same and a great quality and you can not beat the price...definitely NOT CRAP as... » Read More mine is not yellow...are you sure you ordered the white oil and not the one that comes with yellow/orange color/butter flavored?I have ordered two of the white oil and both are pure white, actually clear when melted...great stuff...it does not taste or smell like coconut like you think it would...it is not the same smelling stuff that you get for sun tanning! I use this for everything: cooking, skin, in my pets food...you can pay a lot more for small containers called organic or 100% pure but this is the same and a great quality and you can not beat the price...definitely NOT CRAP as someone stated. « Show Less
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Yes it is. It's a fresh kinda smell mixed or exaggerated with a strong mix of alcohol if u can imagine that. It's a very "medicine-y" "alcohol-y" with some sort of cheap soap perfume ( not floral/ fruity ) but still perfume ASTRINGENT type of smell. It definitely isn't unpleasant but it is a very noticeable & dominating smell. If u can remember that face astringent ( "Sea Breeze") from years back that was very popular in the eighties which was green, It smells very very much like that. :-)
1271181
It's not bad. It does have an odor that reminds me of industrial grease or lightly like paint remover but not nearly as strong. I would suggest you be in a ventilated area.
461634
the smell of this product is very light and pleasant, I am allergic to most perfumes and the smell is not a problem for me. The color is a very light Carribean type of blue green. I hope this helps you.
332919
I also can't describe the smell...it isn't overbearing, but it smells good (kinda like the shampoo my hairdresser uses). My husband likes it! Hope this helps. :)
416520
I absolutely love mine!! I don't recall any bad smell. It is very pretty and adds a bit of flair to any room!!
1185733
I'm not sure what you mean when you say "organic" but I'm sure it would say on the box, which it doesn't. Secondly, I think you mean to say "odor", which it does have a smell when you first take it out the box but it goes away pretty quickly. I still use it daily after more than a year and I love it.
1095552
The smell isn't bad at all, but it doesn't smell like flowers or anything nice. I actually use it on my face! I was told years ago that it was better than some of the expensive este laudre creams and I've been using it since. Guess it keeps my skin looking smooth cuz I get compliments every so often. I use it on my hands and cuticles, too, cuz it does keep them softer, too. Hope this helps. =)