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Natural Shea Butter 100%

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Shea Butter is an ivory-coloured fat extracted from the nut of the African Shea Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa formerly Butyrospermum Parkii.

Shea Butter is a natural fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea tree. The Shea tree (also known as the Karite tree) grows wild in the drier regions of West Africa. Shea Butter is an excellent base. It has an unusually high content of oil unsaponifiable matter far exceeding that of Cocoa Butter. It is from this that Shea Butter shows its ability to protect the skin from sun and helps to ease superficial skin irritation. Its oily qualities improve skin softness. Shea Butter is

an excellent skin conditioning agent, which melts at body temperature, giving it good spreadability. Shea Butter enhances skin and with its excellent qualities

ALLERGEN DECLARATION

The producer limits the processing of Shea nuts into Unrefined Shea Butter (Karite), Vitellaria Paradoxa formerly Butyrospermum Parkii) which are not allergenic since the production involves the processing of single ingredients.

Furthermore, there are no additional flavorings or spices used in the production of our Unrefined Shea Butter and all other processes involved.

They have a very high-quality assurance schedule and ensure that every stage of the production process is checked and are willing to cooperate with any organization in order to further ensure allergen free or allergen-controlled products, in order to supply our clients and the general public with a guaranteed product.

However, anyone with an allergy to latex maybe at risk of having an allergic reaction when using shea butter.

COSMECTIC USES AND PROPERTIES: -As natural fatty component with excellent emollient effect to prevent and relieve dry skin by holding up water. -As natural source of Phytosterols and Tocopherols with anti-ageing and hydrating effects. -In sun products for its strong absorption of UVB radiations and for its anti-irritating properties. -As lipid factor to confer consistence to both O/W and W/O emulsions. APPLICATIONS: -Suntan Preparations -Body Lotions -Hand Care Products -Winter Sports Products -Day Creams -Night Creams -Wrinkle Products -Hair Dressing -Lip Care -Soaps -Shave Foams -After-Shave Products -Hair Shampoo -Hair Conditioner -Balsam

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