SPECIFICATIONS

Shea butter is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). When labeled as raw, organic-certified, 100% pure, and natural,it signifies that the butter is unrefined, free from additives, and has been produced following organic farming standards.

Key Specifications:

Extraction Method: Traditionally hand-crafted without the use of chemicals or preservatives, ensuring the retention of its natural vitamins and minerals.

Appearance and Texture: Typically ivory-colored with a creamy consistency that melts at body temperature, making it easy to apply on the skin. 

Aroma: Possesses a characteristic nutty scent, indicative of its unrefined nature.

Fatty Acid Composition: Rich in stearic and oleic acids, which constitute approximately 85-90% of its fatty acid content. The balance between these acids influences the butters hardness and melting point.

Vitamins and Antioxidants: Contains natural vitamins A and E, known for their skin-nourishing and antioxidant properties.

Melting Point: Ranges between 31°C and 45°C (89°F to 113°F), remaining solid at room temperature but melting upon contact with the skin.

Uses and Benefits:

Moisturizing: Deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin, restoring elasticity and softness.

Skin Protection: Forms a protective barrier against environmental factors, aiding in the prevention of dryness and irritation.

Healing Properties: Traditionally used to soothe minor skin irritations, rashes, and support the healing of small wounds.

Hair Care: Serves as a natural conditioner, promoting softness and manageability in hair.

When selecting shea butter, it's essential to choose products that are truly unrefined and certified organic to ensure maximum benefits and purity.

VEGETABLE WILD SHEA BUTTER

Rich and nourishing, this butter is essential in your home care: it protects, softens and restructures damaged skin. Incorporated into your hair preparations, it nourishes and restores shine and beauty to the hair.

As a cosmetic ingredient, vegetable (wild) shea butter is recognized for these properties:

Soothing action, it calms and relieves tight skin (phytosterols, alpha and beta amyrin).
Prevents allergies to the sun (latex). Facilitates the restructuring of the skin thanks to terpene alcohols (lupeol, parkéol) and the phytosterols it contains. Hydrates * and nourishes the skin in depth.
Regenerating the skin, it revitalizes the tissues and restores its elasticity to the skin. Extends the tan

All skin types Skin prone to irritation (shaving, hair removal, laser ...) Lips and dry areas of the face and body After sun care or for skin subjected to extreme weather conditions Hands of manual workers or those exposed to frequent washing (mechanics, building trades, etc.)

Use as a cosmetic ingredient in your preparations: Body emulsions or balms before and after sun Nourishing balms for the body Soothing and protective care balms for the lips Night facial care for dry skin Soothing and invigorating care for delicate or sensitized skin Satin body care Shower scrub butters mixed with oils and exfoliators Mixed with an active oily preparation to soothe muscle contractures before and after sport. Repairing balms for the hands As an active superfatting ingredient for making "superfatted" soaps repackaged in small plastic bucket or kraft bag No strong odor, nor grainy but smooth