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We fell in love with shea (butter first and then oil) some years ago;  the reason our company's name is called My Shea. We will share a few tips about shea butter/ oil and why you need to make it yours too.The aim of My Shea is to make the use of shea butter/ oil a pleasant experience for users, though we aim to come your way with a lot more than shea butter.

On this page you would find information on

SHEA BUTTER , SHEA OIL and some information on our JEWELLERY collection.


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 at most health food stores and from online distributors. 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 can be a bit off-putting (stinky), though the aroma does disappear after it has been applied to your skin within minutes. You can also buy ultra-refined and refined shea butter. Both of these types are have a more pleasing scent, color, and consistency, although the refining process may diminish the vitamin potency.

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. 
 

SHEA OIL /LIQUID SHEA BUTTER /SHEA OLEIN

Shea Olein is an oil fraction derived from the nut of the tree Butyrospermum parkii, which grows in central and western Africa. There are several uses of shea oleine including its use as a frying oil and, after hardening, in margarine and toffee fat. Shea Olien has

• High content of Diglycérides
• High content of unsaponifiables
• High content of Triterpen alcool esters (Stérols esters)
• Excellent moisturizer and emollient
• Easy to include in cosmetic formulations
• Lower molecular weight
• High composition in Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)

Benefits

Shea Oil is an excellent alternative to the semi-solid Shea butter in many types of cosmetic formulation for many types of cosmetic products.

Shea Oil helps to protect the epidermis and maintain the integrity of the stratum corneum, thanks to its composition in Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), vitamins and unsaponifiable (7-8%) matters. Shea oil is also has a good moisturizing and skin softening effect generally associated with Shea butter.

Shea Oil can be used as an active carrier for skin care emulsions because of its lower molecular weight.

The liquid physical character of Shea Oil makes it easy to formulate with, there is no need for handling solids and heating to melt the ingredient before use. Because Shea Oil is liquid at room temperature, it can be used in cold-process formulations.

Shea Oil is has a good stability versus oxidation. This character helps lover the levels of anti-oxidants contained in the finish products.

Shea Olein helps to:

• Protect skin against UV attacks and the weather
• Heal chapped skin and soothe irritated skin
• Revitalize and impact, shine and add luster to dry, damaged hair (Hot oil treatments)
• Moisturize, protect, regenerate the skin
• Soothes and moisturize after sun products
• Provide SPF booster for sun protection
• Soothes sore muscles and relieves tensions

 JEWELLERY

We source our jewellery from various parts of the world, we currently have sterling silver jewellery with precious stones from India and Thailand.

We also have some Alpaca Silver Jewellery imported from Peru.

Our Layered Gold Jewellery are imported from one the best manufacturers of layered gold jewellery in the United States of America.

LAYERED GOLD INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER

Our layered Gold Jewellery is guaranteed to last for 3 to 5 years if they are worn normally without any chemical abuse.

1st - Base Metal  

2nd - Layer of Alkaline Copper  

3rd - Layer of Acid Copper

 4th - First Layer of Gold  

5th - Main Layer of Gold  

6th - Last Layer of Gold  

7th - Fine Polish Coating  

8th - Clear Coat Protection