Shea butter

Shea Butter

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is ivory in color when raw and commonly dyed yellow. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in some African countries. The butter is nutrient rich cosmetic butter packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It has various benefits for skin and the body.