The Marvel of Shea Butter: History, Benefits, and Quality

History & Origin

Our 100% natural shea butter comes from two Peul villages in Eastern Senegal: Salémata and Kékérési. This remarkable product is made from shea nuts harvested from the forests of Eastern Senegal and Guinea Conakry. The women in these villages prepare the shea butter using authentic and ancestral methods, ensuring high hygiene standards while honoring their rich traditions. Each batch of shea butter is crafted at a precise time of year, just after the nuts are collected, guaranteeing superior quality.

Description

Rich in vitamins A, E, and F, as well as latex, shea butter possesses exceptional nourishing properties that deeply hydrate the skin and scalp, making it ideal for even the driest of skin types. While shea butter is widely incorporated into many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, its nutritional benefits are often overlooked. In many Western countries, shea is used in the food industry to add flavor to chocolate and soften confections, often labeled simply as "fat" in ingredient lists. This lack of recognition contributes to the underappreciation of its many uses.

A Brief Overview of the Harvesting Process

1. Collecting Fruits and Nuts: Mature fruits are gathered after they have naturally fallen from the shea tree.
2. Sorting the Nuts: Only the good nuts are selected for processing.
3. Drying the Nuts: The nuts (de-pulped fruits) are spread out in a dry, airy place for up to four days if immediate thermal processing isn't feasible due to insufficient quantity or time constraints.
4. Washing: The shea nuts are washed with clean water and sorted to remove any bad nuts (rotten, sprouted, or immature) and impurities.

Benefits of Shea Butter

• Reduces and Prevents Stretch Marks: Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer and emollient. Its high content of various fats and vitamins helps maintain skin elasticity and health, making it ideal for preventing and reducing stretch marks during pregnancy.

• Versatile Ingredient: It can be incorporated into culinary preparations, hair and body recipes, or used for traditional remedies for various ailments.

• Culinary Uses: As a margarine alternative, shea butter is perfect for grilling and other cooking preparations.

• Seals Moisture in Hair: It locks in hydration, keeping hair healthy and nourished.

• Eliminates Dandruff: Regular use can help combat stubborn dandruff.

• Hydrates and Nourishes: It can be used as a cream or mask for deep hydration.

• Reduces Scars: Its regenerative properties can diminish the appearance of scars.

• Protects Against External Harm: Shea butter acts as a barrier against environmental aggressors such as wind, sun, cold, and pollution.

• Promotes Collagen Production: This can help reduce the signs of aging.

• Soothes Skin Conditions: It is effective in calming skin issues such as psoriasis or eczema.

Ingredients & Texture

Our 100% natural shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, as well as essential fatty acids. It has a creamy beige color and is made from pure shea nuts.

Quality and Social Impact

By purchasing our shea butter, you are supporting the livelihoods of two villages of women: Salémata and Kékérési. These women are able to feed their families and send their children to school through the production and sale of this precious shea butter.

Natural Shea Butter: 250G

Embrace the nourishment and authenticity of our 100% natural shea butter while contributing positively to the lives of those who produce it. Discover the power of nature and tradition in every jar!