Shea Butter Ori (Unrefined)

Description

Shea Butter is extracted from the nut of the African Shea Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa – formerly known as Butyrospermum parkii). Growing in the Savannah of Western Africa, the name “Shea” comes from the Bambara name “sii” which means sacred. The tree grows to around 60 feet in height, takes 20 years to mature to a point where it flowers, and can live for at least 200 years. The process of harvesting is a tradition that has survived millenia – the nuts are collected by women, crushed, roasted, and ground before the butter can be extracted. In the African Savannah or Sahara, the butter helps protect skin and hair against the ravages of the hot sun, winds, and dehydration. It is also used to help heal burns and minor wounds.

INCI: Butyrospermum parkii seed butter

Certification: Certified organic,

Appearance: Soft, creamy, offwhite/ ivory to yellow butter,
Solid at room temperature, will melt on contact with skin.

Refinement: Unrefined

Purity: 100%

Origin: Ghana, Nigeria

Solubility: Oil

Melting point: 30 – 37°C

Usage rate: Up to 100% – Depending on desired consistency of final product.

Typical fatty acid profile:
Stearic: 39 – 47%
Oleic: 42 – 51%
Linoleic: 4 – 9%
Palmitic: 3 – 7%

Absorption rate: Slow

Comedogenic rating: 1

Skin type recommended: Most skin types, particularly dry skin.

Shea Butter contains a range of skin nurturing constituents including unsaturated fats, essential fatty acids, allantoin, phytosterols and Vitamins A, D and E. It is an excellent emollient that is thought to help stimulate skin cell repair mechanisms and the production of collagen – making it particularly valuable for dry, damaged, scarred, or ageing skin. Its antioxidant properties help protect the skin from free radical damage and it can also help stimulate micro-circulation which increases blood flow to and from the skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties can be helpful for skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, allergies, and insect bites, and it is thought to assist with wound healing, burns and stretch marks. Shea Butter can also protect against UV damage, having a sun protection factor (SPF) of between 6-10.

Shea Butter is very gentle and has a natural affinity with the skin as it contains many of the same moisturising elements that are produced by the skin’s own sebaceous glands. It is mild enough to use on sensitive skin (patch test first) and is often used as a key ingredient in soothing skincare products for babies and children.

Our unrefined organic, fair trade Shea Butter is off-white/ivory in colour and has a distinctive smoky, nutty scent. It is sourced direct from communities in Africa, helping to provide vital jobs and important financial support and security for the society of women who collectively harvest the shea nuts and produce the butter.

Our Shea Butter is ideal for use in balms, including lip balms, body butters, moisturising creams and lotions, salves, shampoos, and conditioners.

Store in a cool dry place away from direct heat sources.

PLEASE NOTE: The product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of the product. Product colour may vary from batch to batch and the packing available may be different.
Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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– DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only unless otherwise STATED.

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