The moisturizing and healing properties of shea butter have recently been discovered by the western cosmetic industry, but shea butter has been an African beauty secret for centuries.
Our shea butter is handcrafted in Northern Ghana by the Ojoba Woman’s Shea Cooperative. It is 100% pure, unrefined, unscented and Fair Trade! Made from the fruit of the Karite tree, which is native to West Africa, shea butter has traditionally been valued for hair and skin care. Unlike petroleum based moisturizers, shea butter actually restores the skin’s natural elasticity. Shea butter enables your skin to absorb moisture from the air, and as a result, your skin becomes softer and stays moisturized for longer.
In addition, shea butter has natural sunscreen properties and anti-inflammatory agents. Shea butter has also been shown to help with skin conditions and ailments such as extreme dryness, dermatitis, skin allergies, blemishes, wrinkles, stretch marks, minor cuts, burns and scrapes, rosacea, and insect bites. and more. It is also rich in vitamins A, E, and F. It is hypo-allergenic, is appropriate for all skin types, and has excellent anti-aging and soothing properties.
100% pure, natural, fresh. This product is good for the planet, good for poverty alleviation in West Africa and good for your skin!