Unrefined Shea Butter Raw Organic 100% Pure from West Africa - Moisturizing for Dry, Cracked Skin and Eczema - Use on Body, Face and Hair and in DIY Skin Care Recipes - Ivory 1 pound lb 16oz by ZAVBE.

Shea butter is very thick and solid at room temperature but has a buttery rich consistency that makes it ideal for use as a natural eye cream, lip balm, soap or body butter. Many studies show that it is especially good at penetrating the skin and contains 60% fat, making it highly emollient. It is also considered Shea butter is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and that is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F. It offers UV protection (it is SPF ~6) and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for collagen production. Unrefined Shea Butter is a rich fat produced from the nuts of the shea tree found in Africa. Shea butter has been used as a natural skin and hair care product for centuries. Shea Butter Benefits: Shea Butter is enjoyed all over the world--either in its natural form or as a main ingredient in soaps, cosmetics, and hair care products. People often use Shea Butter to relieve skin conditions such as dry skin, stretch marks, eczema, cracked heels, etc. Shea Butter is non-comedogenic and will not clog your pores, so can be used by people affected by or worried about acne. How is Shea Butter Made Unrefined Shea Butter starts off with shea nuts that are boiled to soften their shells and the seeds are removed by hand. The shea seeds are cracked and roasted before being milled and kneaded into a thick dough. The dough is then blended with water to separate the fats from the solids. The skimmed fats are boiled and cooled, resulting in a pure butter that is fresh, natural, and bursting with goodness. Shea Butter Color: We keep a high-quality control over our Unrefined Shea Butter, keeping its characteristics, consistent colors, and freshness. Shea Butter Smell: Our Unrefined shea butter has a characteristic nutty butter natural smell, but also very friendly to use.