Shea Butter

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It is solid at hot temperatures and, when raw, has a white or ivory color. It is frequently coloured yellow with palm oil or borutu root. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from this region.

Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids - combined with its easy-to-apply consistency - makes it a great product for smoothing, soothing and conditioning your skin. It is soluble in alcohol or oils and insoluble in water. Shea butter is edible vegetable oil and a constituent of the choice of numerous leave-on skin, scalp, and hair care formulations. It is a semi-solid, buttery oil It is safe and does not irritate or sensitize the skin.
 
Shea butter contains high levels of linoleic acid and oleic acid. These two acids balance each other. This means that shea butter is easy for your skin to be fully absorbed and won't make your skin look greasy after application.
 
By increasing collagen production and promoting the formation of new cells, shea butter may help reduce what researchers call photoaging — the fine lines and wrinkles that environmental stress and aging can create on the skin.