Nilotica Unrefined Shea Butter (yellow) 250g Tub

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Olaniyan, A. M., & Oje, K. (2007). Development of mechanical expression rig for dry extraction of shea butter from shea kernel. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 44(5), 465–470. The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) suggests using products such as shea butter within a few minutes of drying off. Nkouam, G. B., Kapseu, C., Barth, D., Dirand, M., & Tchatchueng, J. B. (2007). Oil extraction from sheanut kernel ( Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertn) and Canarium pulp ( Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.) using supercritical CO 2 and hexane: a comparative study. In Research Journal of Applied Sciences (Vol. 2, Issue 5, pp. 646–652). http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/medwelljournals/rjasci/2007/646-652.pdf Refined shea butter is now available naturally filtered through diatomaceous earth, a chemically free process to deodorize it. I mostly use refined shea butter so my added scent of essential oils come through. The color is off-white.

According to 2018 research, products containing linoleic acid had anti-inflammatory effects on the skin and hydration boosting properties. Eczema Lipp, M., & Anklam, E. (1998a). Review of cocoa butter and alternative fats for use in chocolate - Part A. Compositional Data. Food Chemistry, 62(1), 73–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-8146(97)00160-X

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Olaniyan, A. M., & Oje, K. (2011). Development of model equations for selecting optimum parameters for dry process of shea butter extraction. Journal of Cereals and Oilseeds, 2(4), 47–56. http://www.academicjournals.org/JCO is a B2B wholesale supplier that serves experienced, professional beauty and personal care product manufacturers, soapmakers Eastern shea butter, more commonly referred to as nilotica shea butter, is extracted from the fruits of the Vitellaria nilotica species, a sub-species of Vitellaria paradoxa. This tree species commonly grows in East Africa. The Different Benefits of Shea Butter It is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, as well as essential fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the skin.

Unrefined shea butter is the butter extracted from the sheanut, which is only grown in Western Africa. Our shea butter is unrefined, organic and raw, this means that it hasn't undergone any chemical refining process or extraction. Our raw shea butter is extracted in the traditional way by a woman's co-operative in Ghana that is committed to empowering local women in the community. Pure shea butter is also referred to as karite or sheanut butter. What does organic, unrefined shea butter look like? Gezahegn, Y. A., Emire, S. A., & Asfaw, S. F. (2016). Optimization of shea ( Vitellaria paradoxa) butter quality using screw expeller extraction. Food Science and Nutrition, 4(6), 840–847. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.351 Use Raw.Just take a dime amount in your palm and rub it all over your skin. The warmth from your hands will spread the butter all over, and deeply moisturize. Perfect for these extra dry winter months . Germany has the largest consumer market in Europe and it also has one of the largest markets for conventional and natural cosmetics in Europe. The market for natural and organic cosmetics in Germany is considered the most advanced in the world. The country has a significant processing sector. Several significant traders are based in Germany; they include Gustav Heess and Henry Lamotte. It is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, as well as essential fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the skin and hair.

Shea Butter is a natural emollient that deeply moisturizes the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and supple. It is particularly effective in moisturizing dry and flaky skin. According to a 2018 article, shea butter contains components that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, such as triterpenes. Our cold pressed, unrefined shea butter nilotica is wildcrafted, sustainably sourced and produced by womens co-operatives in Kenya. Wild harvested kernels are harvested and processed in Kenya – providing a commercial outlet and a sustainable income for the community. It is a traditional product and has been hand crafted by local women of Kenya for decades, for both culinary and cosmetic purposes. The sustainable story of nilotica production is one of it’s greatest assets and provides women with a secured income for their family. The women will harvest, clean and press the nuts themselves (within their community) and then they have the opportunity to negotiate their own price before it arrives in Europe for filtering and cleaning. This raw material has made significant positive impacts on communities within Kenya.