Shea Butter 101
Monday, August 24th, 2009
Many people ask me what is so special about Shea Butter. So I want to give everyone a little information on our 100 % pure Shea Butter from Ghana.
What is Shea Butter?
Shea Butter is a natural plant extract derived from the nut of the Karite Tree, which grows throughout West Africa. The name Karite means the Tree of Life, as a result of the many important uses Shea Butter provides to people of this region.
Shea Butter has been utilized for centuries due to its amazing ability to renew, repair and protect the skin. Shea Butter is unique because of its high content of non-saponifiable fats which act as a natural skin moisturizer. Shea Butter, which is extremely high in Vitamins A, E & F, enhances cell regeneration and capillary circulation. Its exceptional moisturizing properties provide the skin with all the essential elements it needs for balance, elasticity and tone.
Shea butter is now becoming one of the best-selling and most highly recommended skin care products on the market. Dermatologists everywhere are starting to recommend it to their patients, and many cosmetic companies in France and the USA are using Shea Butter as the main base of most of their products.
Shea Butter can be used to treat all of the following conditions: Dry Skin, Dry Hair & Scalp, Eczema, Infant Eczema, Psoriasis, Arthritis & Rheumatism, Wrinkle Prevention, Diaper Rash, Muscle Fatigue, Scar Minimization, skin Discoloration, Stretch Mark Prevention & Minimization and as a natural shaving agent.
Who Should Use Shea Butter?
People of all ages and skin types should utilize Shea Butter because of its many uses. Every house should have a jar of Shea Butter for smoother skin or for treatment of minor skin injuries.
What Does Shea Butter Smell Like?
Shea Butter has a very distinctive nutty scent. However, once applied to skin, the scent will start to fade and become very faint within roughly 30 minutes. Please note that if you are new to Shea Butter and its scent we recommend trying one of our Shea Butter sample packs before you purchase our larger offerings.
What is the Shelf-Life of Shea Butter?
The shelf life of Shea Butter is roughly 18-24 months when kept in a cool dry place. You can extend the shelf life of Shea Butter by keeping it refrigerated.
We sell Shea butter in bulk sizes as well as in prepacked container. Visit our site to view our entire Shea Butter product line.