Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory colored , Shea Butter extracted from shea nuts from the karite tree which grows in Ghana shea butter is known for its luxurious moisturizing properties and also shows natural sun protection properties. The fat is extracted by boiling up the nuts in water, then grinding into a paste until the oils start to separate,This is tough work, done over an open fire, and traditionally done by women. it takes about 30 hours to produce 4 cups of good quality Shea Butter from trees that can live up to 300 years! After the outer shells of the kernels are removed, they are crushed and roasted, and the butter is kneaded by hand to separate the miracle fatty acids ( shea Butter).
Shea butter (pronounced shay) has many health benefits, and when it comes to skincare, it’s a superfood and one of our favorite ingredients. It’s solid at warm temperatures, and its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids combined with its easy to spread consistency make it a great product for smoothing, soothing, and conditioning your skin.
THE BENEFITS OF SHEA BUTTER FOR YOUR SKIN
Shea butter contains 60% fat and has a high level of non saponifiables which makes it a highly effective emollient. Shea butter is comprised of fatty acids such as oleic, stearic, linoleic and palmitic and contains vitamins A, D, E and F which boost collagen production.
Organic Shea Butter is a superior moisturizer, containing remarkable healing properties for various skin ailments as it contains several natural anti-inflammatory agents. It penetrates deeply into the epidermis and leaves a smooth, satiny finish.
The benefits of shea butter come from its chemical makeup. Shea butter contains:
- linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and oleic fatty acids, ingredients that balance oils on your skin
- vitamins A, E, and F, antioxidant vitamins that promote circulation and healthy skin cell growth
- triglycerides, the fatty part of the shea nut that nourishes and conditions your skin
- cetyl esters, the waxy part of the shea nut butter that conditions skin and locks in moisture
