Shea butter comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea tree; also known as the Karite tree. Shea trees have been used in Africa and many other locations for years now due to their multiple benefits on both the skin and hair. The seeds of the fruit help us produce rich butter that acts as a skin softener as well as a healing agent for wounds.
How is shea nut oil made?
The process of making Shea Nut Oil is similar to the production process of other fractionated carrier oils. The raw Shea Butter pressed from the Shea nut undergoes a process known as fractionation, which allows its liquid oil (the ‘olein’) to separate from the heavier components (the ‘stearin’).
What is organic shea nut oil?
Our organic shea nut oil is a beautiful oil with a deep golden color which is delivered to us from the nut seed of the hea (karite) tree. Shea oil is a byproduct of shea butter production where the pressing of the seeds produces a fractionated oil. This oil leaves a smooth and healthy feel to the skin.
What is shea nut oil used for?
Used on the skin, scalp, and hair, Shea Nut Oil effectively moisturizes, softens, and soothes, improving the appearance and feel of dry, parched textures. It also absorbs quickly, leaving a non-greasy yet satiny finish to the skin.