Unrefined African Shea butter is a healing moisturizer that can be used from head to toe and is extremely effective in fading dark spots, clearing acne, healing eczema and it acts as a natural mild sunscreen. Our Shea butter is super rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E; and it contains high amounts of fatty acids which is super for repairing the skin. It's ivory in color and has a nutty scent that will not linger after it’s applied.
This wonderful butter can only be found in the tropics of Africa. Shea Nuts, the fruit of the Shea Karite Tree is picked, cracked, grilled and pounded to extract the ivory shea butter. It is then boiled in water for a number of hours until the fresh Shea Butter rises to the surface, then scooped into gourds and left to cool and set. Unrefined African Shea Butter is solid at room temperature; however; it quickly liquefies at body temperature. It can vary in quality, appearance and smell depending on where it is produced. Anyone from babies to adults can enjoy the wonderful benefits of African Shea Butter.
Our Shea Butter suppliers are members of the African fair-trade Council
Note: During the summer months your butter could be in semi-liquid to liquid form when it arrives. If it does arrive in this state, simply pop it in the refrigerator for about an hour to return its firmness.
