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Organic Shea Butter

WHAT IS SHEA BUTTER? Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory-colored fat extracted from the nut of the African Shea tree.]It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and may be used in food preparation. Occasionally the chocolate industry uses Shea butter as a substitute for cocoa butter, although the taste is different.

The English word "shea" comes from s'í, the tree's name in the Bamana language of Mali. The French name karité comes from ghariti, its equivalent in the Wolof language of Senegal. (source Wikipedia)Shea butter, also known as karite butter, is a cream-colored fatty substance made from the nuts of karite nut trees (also called Mangifolia trees) that grow in the savannah regions of West and Central Africa. Karite trees, or shea trees, are not cultivated. They grow only in the wild, and can take up to 50 years to mature (they live up to 300 years!). In most parts of West Africa, destruction of the shea tree is prohibited because this little nut provides a valuable source of food, medicine and income for the population. In fact, shea butter is sometimes referred to as “women’s gold” in Africa, because so many women are employed in the production of shea butter. 

Why is shea butter in such demand? Western countries are just beginning to recognize the considerable health and beauty benefits of shea butter, something Africans have known for thousands of years. Shea butter has been used to help heal burns, sores, scars, dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff, and stretch marks. It may also help diminish wrinkles by moisturizing the skin, promoting cell renewal, and increasing circulation. Shea butter also contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. 

Shea butter is a particularly effective moisturizer because contains so many fatty acids, which are needed to retain skin moisture and elasticity. The high fatty-acid  content of shea butter also makes it an excellent additive to soap, shampoos, anti-aging
creams, cosmetics, lotions, and massage oils—its soft, butter-like texture melts readily into the skin. 

Shea butter protects the skin from both environmental and free-radical damage. It contains vitamins A and E, and has demonstrated both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Shea butter is already added to many cosmetic products, but you can also purchase 100 percent pure shea butter. Unrefined shea butter is superior in that it retains all its natural vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin E. However, the natural smell of shea butter can be a bit off-putting (woody), though the aroma does disappear after it has been applied to your skin within minutes.  You can buy our lavender shea butter, lemon shea butter both are made with unrefined shea butter and essential oils to ensure it retains its natural properties without the woody smell.

Both the vitamin A and vitamin E in this rich butter serve as:


anti-wrinkle treatment and antioxidant
aging & sagging skin therapy
blemish treatment

free radical protection
scar prevention

 

Stigmasterol (Anti-Stiffness Factor)
Stigmasterol is an unsaturated plant sterol found in Pure Unrefined Organic Shea Butter. It is also known as the anti-stiffness factor because it has the ability to: relax tired muscles and relieve swelling and muscle tension

UV Absorbing Factors
Pure Unrefined Certified Organic Shea Butter contains natural UV absorbing factors to help prevent damage caused by too much sun.

How do I store my 100 % Shea butter?
Store your 100% Shea butter and oils away from harsh lighting or sun, in a cool dark area away from heat. You may keep refrigerated to extend shelf life. Raw, unrefined 100% shea butter has an average shelf life of 12 to 24 months without the addition of preservatives. The life of the 100% shea butter can be prolonged when stored under proper conditions as outlined below: 

Keep the unrefined 100% pure shea butter in a cool area, below 50 degrees F, 
Store unrefined 100 % shea butter in a dark area, away from direct sunlight.
Do not over heat the 100% pure shea butter when melting and avoid repeat melting 

Do not leave the 100% shea butter in your car with the windows closed. 

You can also add natural preservatives, such as vitamin E to extend the shelf life of your 100% pure shea butter. 100%Shea butter must be stored and transported in cool conditions and in airtight containers to avoid the butter becoming rancid.


Many online distributors sell shea butter in various sizes, containers, prices, and types, but make sure to do your research before buying them—not all shea butter products are created equal, and some products contain a significant amount of potentially irritating additives and very little real shea butter. That said, one hundred percent natural shea butter is a handy thing to have around the house. It can be used as an all-natural hair conditioner, moisturizer, and makeup remover, or as a treatment for burns, cuts, scrapes, sunburns, and diaper rash. Shea butter may also help treat skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis; however, keep in mind that you should always consult a physician or dermatologist about serious or persistent skin problems. Shea butter is not recommended for people with nut or latex allergies
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