Virgin Shea Butter
Restorative Moisture for Radiant Skin & Resilient Hair
Unrefined Shea Nut Butter, Vitellaria paradoxa (also known as Butyrospermum parkii), is extracted from the fruit kernels of the Karité tree that grows across the savannahs of West Africa.
Used for centuries in African skincare traditions, shea butter is cherished for its ability to comfort dry, irritated skin and support skin repair.
Virgin, unrefined shea butter is a true skin superfood.
Naturally rich in vitamins, unsaponifiable fats, and essential fatty acids, it penetrates deeply to moisturize, nourish, and soften even the driest, most damaged, or maturing skin. It is commonly used to ease dryness, calm irritation from eczema or psoriasis, soothe rashes, and support the healing of minor wounds and scars.
Key Skin Benefits of Virgin Shea Butter
- Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue
- Does not clog pores
- Revitalizes, softens, and helps maintain moisture
- Supports wound healing and may improve the appearance of scars
- Moisturizes after shaving to help prevent irritation
- Offers very mild natural sun-protective qualities and environmental defense
- Softens and comforts cracked, dry, and flaky skin
Shea butter’s high concentration of anti-inflammatory compounds, antioxidants, and vitamins makes it an exceptional emollient. It conditions, tones, and soothes the skin, making it especially beneficial for dry, irritated, or aging complexions.
The butter’s unsaponifiable fats also make it a valuable ingredient in natural soap, contributing long-lasting moisture and creaminess.
Key Hair Benefits of Virgin Shea Butter
In hair care, virgin shea butter provides deep nourishment to the hair shaft, helping reduce dryness, frizz, breakage, and split ends. Its rich fatty acids soften and smooth the hair while protective antioxidants help improve shine, luster, and overall manageability.
- Conditions and softens hair for a silky, smooth feel
- Helps heal scalp irritation and supports a healthy scalp
- Restores elasticity and moisture for stronger, more resilient hair
- Calms unruly or frizz-prone hair
- Adds shine and protects hair from environmental stressors
Shea butter is particularly effective for medium-to-coarse, dry, curly, or tightly coiled hair, offering both conditioning power and styling support.
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We use only virgin, unrefined, organic shea butter. Unrefined shea butter has not been bleached or deodorized and retains its natural scent, color, and nutritional benefits.
All shea butters are not created equal. Please read our Shea Butter Tutorial
ALLERGY ALERT
LATEX: Shea butter contains natural latex. Although it is not exactly the same as the sap-like latex extract from the Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis), it is very similar in chemical composition. Although the quantities of latex in shea butter are small, this natural latex is responsible for the moisture-sealing properties of shea butter.
TREE NUT: Shea nuts are tree nuts and are considered by the FDA to be true nuts. Although Shea is a nut, and the butter is derived from the nut, at this time, there are no reports of either topical immediate allergic reactions or reactions from the ingestion of shea nut oil or butter. Of course, this can in no way guarantee that such a reaction could not occur.
Persons suffering from LATEX or NUT allergies should ALWAYS consult with their Health Care Provider and do an Allergy Patch Test before using any shea butter product.
