Our Shea butter is an off-white or ivory-colored fat extracted from the nut of the African Shea tree. Shea butter is a triglyceride derived mainly from Stearic acid and Oleic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer or lotion. Shea nut butter is physically extracted from Shea nuts and results in an off-white color with a characteristic aroma. Our Shea Butter is virgin meaning it is unrefined ensuring a high level of quality is delivered and sustainable practices are in place.
Shea nut butter is an extremely popular ingredient used throughout the cosmetic industry due to its highly effective emollient properties. It is used in the manufacturing of lotions, body butters, skin creams, bar soaps, among a number of makeup products such as lip balms. Our raw and Virgin Organic Shea Nut Butter hydrates dry and cracked skin and improve skin elasticity. It is all-natural and may be used topically all over the body. Shea Butter has been extensively used for thousands of years to treat for dry and aging skin. Its high content of unique fatty acids give it the ability to moisturize and retain the elasticity of the skin.
