Our Virgin Unrefined African Shea Butter is extracted from the Shea nut and left completely unrefined. Because of the lack of refinement, Bulk African Shea Butter has a pale yellowish color and has the typical odor normally associated with Shea Butter.
Pure Sea Butter first became popular in Africa where it is widely used in cooking and medicinal purposes. Eventually it made its way to the west as more people discovered its amazing emollient qualities. Shea Butter has a high level of non-saponifiables and other qualities that makes it a popular ingredient. Shea Butter can improve skin elasticity, which has made it popular with both men and women. Used as an essential ingredient for belly butters and sun block. It can also be used as an anti-inflammatory and humectants which makes it very useful in medicinal stretch mark creams. Shea Butter can also block the sun’s ultraviolet rays, so you will often find it as a major ingredient in sun block products.
Whipped Shea Butter 4oz
Disclaimer: It is important to consult with your doctor before ingesting or using anything new. Make sure you don’t have any allergies to the product and that you are using natural or pure ingredients. Pregnant women should also consult with a physician before using.
Shea butter is rich in fatty acids including oleic, stearic, palmitic and linolenic acids that help heal and protect the skin and lock in moisture. It has a buttery texture which is easily absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. Shea butter has antiinflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidant vitamins A and E and catechins which are proven to help prevent skin damage from ultraviolet radiation. It also contains vitamins D and F. Shea butter is not only used as a moisturizer to reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch marks but also to treat burns, insect bites, diaper rash, eczema and psoriasis.