Qualities Organic, Raw, Unrefined, Fair-trade

Ingredients Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea butter/beurre de Karité)

Botanical Name Vitellaria paradoxa

Origin Senegal

Shea butter, also known as Karite butter or African butter is grown in West Africa. It comes from the fruit of the Karite tree, similar to a plum, which contains a nut. The nut is dried and the kernel inside is removed and ground to a buttery consistency. It is highly moisturizing for a wide variety of skin and hair conditions. It has a slower absorption rate with luxurious, soft, and supple texture, which some may find a bit sticky. It is believed to have

a SPF of 6 (must be used in a formula with zinc for actual sun protection)
it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin regenerating properties.
It's rich in linoleic acid (omega-6)
beta-carotene
vitamin E. plant sterol (stigmasterol) that helps reduce joint stiffness (e.g, arthritis)

Other traditional uses of Shea Butter include:

Skin discolorations
Reduce signs of wrinkles, scars and stretch marks
Treating dried or damaged hair
Relaxation of stiff muscles
May relieve joint pain from swelling and arthritis
May produce wonderful results on skin with mild eczema

This 100% natural vegetable extract can be used on your face as a moisturizer. It is a super nourishing treatment for dry areas of the body such as the knees, elbows and feet. Shea Butter is perfect for protecting dry chapped lips. Massage into the cuticles and hands for softer skin. Use as a hair mask before shampooing to add extra moisture to dull or dry hair. It can also be left the hair to replenish split ends. Shea Butter is fabulous for preventing irritation on baby’s delicate skin! Apply after shaving or waxing to add lost moisture to the skin and prevent irritation. Great for men too, use after shaving for smoother, softer skin. Shea Butter is fabulous for healing bruises and cuts and easing pain.

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