Shea butter - Shea butter

Shea butter - also known as shea butter - is a creamy butter that is very rich in oleic and stearic acids. Stearic acid provides the typical texture and makes the butter melt only when applied to the skin. It is extracted from shea nuts, the fruit of the African shea tree. This gentle butter supports the skin's repairing ability, improves elasticity (good for pregnant women) and protects against extreme external influences. Thanks to its moisturizing properties, it makes rough patches soft again (e.g. also for dry baby skin) and as a hair mask it provides shine and suppleness. Shea butter is widely applicable and a good base for natural cosmetics.

Shea butter is a butter/fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from that region. Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids - combined with its easy-to-dispense consistency - make it a great product to smooth, soothe and naturally care for your skin.