Description
Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory colour natural fat
extracted from the seed of the African Shea tree by crushing and
boiling.It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer and salve.
Shea nuts are primarily grown in West and Central Africa in the
semi-arid Sahel, referred to by traders as the "Shea Belt".
Vitellaria paradoxa and Vitellaria nilotica are the two main
varieties.Vitellaria paradoxa is exported in the largest volume and
grows throughout the West African region
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea
tree. It is usually yellow in colour when raw. Unrefined, refined,
and Ultra-Refined Shea butter can be ivory or white in colour. Shea
butter is a triglyceride (fat) derived mainly from stearic acid and
oleic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve
or lotion.
The rich content of Vitamin A in raw shea butter helps to
moisturize and glow the skin. Its perfect for cracked and dry
heels, hands, rough elbows and knees.
Vitamin E which is abundant in shea butter, has anti aging
properties which helps tissue cell regenerate and soften the skin
to reduce wrinkles and diminish stretch marks. Shea butter is
used to relieve nasal congestion and also used as a sun block. It
also has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that fight
yeast infection. This is ideal to prevent diaper rush for
babies.
Raw shea butter can help improve blood circulation promoting cell
regeneration while providing improved collagen production. It is
also used to make soaps
