Why Our Body Butters Are Made to Be Used Fresh

At TERRA-TORY, we approach skincare the way a chef approaches a seasonal meal—with care, intention, and an unwavering respect for what’s natural. Our plant-based body butters are no exception. Handcrafted in small batches, each jar is a celebration of slow skincare, formulated to nourish your skin without the interference of synthetic stabilizers or artificial preservatives.

But with this devotion to purity comes something we feel proud to share openly: our body butters are made to be used fresh—ideally within 3 to 6 months of opening. Here's why that matters.

The Beauty of What’s Inside

Each body butter begins with whole, nutrient-rich ingredients—like raw shea butter, hempseed oil, avocado oil, and botanical infusions. These oils and butters are sensitive by nature. They thrive in their raw, unaltered state, but over time (and with frequent exposure to air, light, and fingers), they begin to oxidize. That’s not a flaw. That’s just nature doing what it does. And we honor it.

While many commercial skincare products are made to last a year or more on shelves thanks to strong preservatives and synthetic stabilizers, we choose not to use those additives. Instead, we preserve the integrity of our butters by creating them in small batches and encouraging prompt use. This choice aligns with our commitment to skin health and ingredient transparency.

Freshness First: How and Why We Do It

Skincare is personal. It touches your largest organ—your skin—and becomes a part of your daily ritual. That’s why we believe it should be as fresh and unadulterated as the food you eat or the water you drink.

Our butters are hand-whipped slowly, giving each batch time to breathe and blend without rushing the process. There are no fillers, no shortcuts. Just real ingredients, treated with the care they deserve. We don’t believe in shelf fillers. We believe in skin food.

This slow process not only enhances the efficacy of our butters—it also ensures that what you receive is in its prime, ready to restore and protect your skin barrier the moment it touches your body.

A Gentle Reminder: Use It, Don’t Store It

We invite you to treat our body butters like a fresh bouquet or a seasonal fruit: meant to be enjoyed now, not months from now. Use it daily. Massage it into your arms after a warm shower. Smooth it over dry hands before bed. Let it melt into your skin after time in the sun or wind. Every moment you use it is a moment your body will thank you for.

To extend its freshness:

• Store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

• Use clean, dry hands when scooping from the jar.

• Keep the lid tightly sealed between uses.

These small habits make a difference in preserving the vibrancy of your butter.

Made to Be Loved, Not Forgotten

Our hope is that you don’t let your TERRA-TORY butter sit on a shelf waiting for a “special occasion.” The special occasion is now—your body, your skin, your moment. Use it often, and use it well.

Our body butters are not made to live long lives in a medicine cabinet. They’re made to support your everyday care rituals—fresh, alive, and in harmony with the natural rhythms of your life.

This is slow skincare. This is plant-based care without compromise. This is TERRA-TORY.