Shea Butter-UNREFINED- Certified Organic Fair Trade- 250g

This product is 100% pure and certified organic by EcoCert. 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

This unrefined Shea butter comes from the Northern part of Ghana and is sourced directly from women’s co-operatives that operate within the region. Purchasing this gorgeous product provides income, stability and opportunity for the women of West Africa. The purchasing of this fair trade item supports women employed in cooperatives and ensures that employees are paid above and beyond the average wage, and are provided with better working conditions. You cannot beat the quality of this Shea Butter. Shea Butter is obtained from the Shea-Karite Tree (or Shea Tree) which is native to West Africa, and has been used in African skin & hair care for generations.

Unrefined shea butter has a high concentration of fatty acids and vitamins that brings life back to tired, dry skin and can help balance the skins natural oils. With its collagen and oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linolenic acid content, this gorgeous Shea butter can soften, calm and protect skin from dryness and inflammation. Long term use is even been said to reduce wrinkles! Nourishing and moisturising, My Natural Beauty’s Shea butter is the perfect addition to your daily routine or DIY beauty products.

With a botanical name of Butyrospermum Parkii, Shea butter is also known as karite in Senegal. It is essentially a fat that is extracted from the nuts of the Shea-Karite tree, found in the tropics of Africa. Shea butter is absolutely AMAZING for the skin because of its high content of palmitic, stearic, oleic and arachidic non saponifiable fatty acids. Shea Nut Butter is a superior all natural moisturiser and skin super-food that has been used for thousands of years in Africa. The African people have used it for thousands of years to protect their skin from drying out from the sun and winds, as well as to aid in healing the skin from cuts and burns and other skin conditions. Shea Butter is extremely rich in Vitamins A, E and F that give it its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidising, moisturising, collagen producing and UV protecting properties. These amazing healing properties mean that it can help towards the treatment of eczema, dry or cracked skin, muscle aches, wrinkles, scars, dermatitis or any other minor ailments to the skin. Shea butter can be used on its own or can also be easily mixed with other products. It is often used in skin care products such moisturisers and soaps.

Why choose our Shea Butter?

Our Shea butter is 100% natural and unrefined. It comes raw and provides your skin with unmatched moisture and healing properties. This Shea butter can be used as a body lotion, its rich, thick texture instantly softens skin and is great for people with sensitive skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema. It is also great for babies, and can even be used as a diaper rash cream. Use it to heal chapped, broken skin or lips. Use it to heal dry, itchy scalp or split ends. You can also use it to soften your feet and get rid of toe fungus. There are so many ways that you can benefit from shea butter, give it a try and your skin will thank you. Made in Ghana.

In its unrefined form, Shea butter is known to be high in Vitamins A, E and F. This makes it amazing for skincare, as it can help promote good skin balance and make the skin glow.



For centuries, Shea butter has been used to keep skin and hair in good condition and is particularly useful for applying to sun damaged skin or skin that is dehydrated, as it helps with skin elasticity. It can be applied directly to the skin. Try it for yourself. You will be amazed with the results.

DISCOVER SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF SHEA BUTTER

•    Helps to prevent skin ageing and weather damage. Shea Butter acts as a protective layer preventing skin dehydration and protecting it from external factors such as wind, cold, heat and sudden changes in climate.
•      Powerful Antioxidants smooth wrinkles and scars
•  Promotes muscle recovery and reduces inflammation
•      Treats stretch marks, cracked skin, burns, and rashes. Ideal for pregnant women. Also prevents cracking on the breast skin.
•     Moisturises and promotes skin softness and elasticity
•   Promotes hair growth and recovery
•  Fortifies cuticles and nails
•   It is effective in treating nappy rash. Relieves redness of the area and protects the skin from wetness
•    It is effective for cold sores/ Nasal decongestion
• It gives elasticity to the skin and softens calluses in areas such as elbows, knees and heels.
• Promotes faster recovery in muscle injuries draining and eliminating toxins. It also works as an anti-inflammatory.
•  Protects hair from sun damage. Increases shine and conditions dry and damaged hair. It is also excellent for dandruff.
•   Acts as anti-irritant for the skin with allergies propensity. Prevent and treat redness, rashes and insect bites.
•   It is an excellent facial moisturiser/ ideal even for oily skin and does not cause acne.
•   Effectively used to treat psoriasis and eczema.
•   Helps to lessen scarring and promotes healing
•   Fortifying cuticles and nails
•  Amazing as a lip balm
•  Produces amazing hair growth results. After using as an eye cream I have also noticed my eyelashes have grown significantly !

You will not be disappointed with this AMAZING Product. It is absolutely beautiful and works wonders.