Shea Butter
Discover why all-natural shea butter has been a prized beauty treatment since the time of Queen Cleopatra in Ancient Egypt.
About Shea Butter Omega 6
Considered a superfood, shea butter is a gold mine for vitamins, minerals, and natural properties, including fatty acids vitamin E and omega 6. Intensely hydrating, it can help replenish even cracked, dry skin, and transform frizzy hair to smooth and soft.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is shea butter made from? Shea butter (also called karite butter) is a rich source of fatty acids (between 85% and 90%), containing omega 6 and vitamin E.
Our shea butter is sourced in Burkina Faso. The fruits of the shea tree are harvested by hand, then they are washed and stripped of their pulp to obtain the nuts. The nuts are boiled and shelled to give the kernels. Shea butter is obtained by a pressing and extraction process that preserves its properties.
This much-loved ingredient is then created and goes on to be formulated into the products you use every single day. -
What is shea butter good for? The benefits of shea butter in both skin and hair care are numerous. It is known for its nourishing, softening, or moisturising properties. When formulated into body or face moisturisers, it works as an emollient to soften and hydrate skin, as well as being able to help reinforce the all-important skin barrier, helping protect it against environmental damage. Plus, its fatty acid properties will help nourish, moisturise and detangle coarse, dry hair, and add shine, too. -
Is shea butter good for all skin and hair types? In short, yes, shea butter is a great choice for most people – especially those that suffer from particularly dry skin or who have very dry, curly hair. It is also often asked whether shea butter is comedogenic, or if it clogs pores. However, it’s not an ingredient that’s described as comedogenic therefore, when it is well formulated, it shouldn’t clog pores.