Natural shea butter (also known as karite butter) is produced by the Ukrainian brand Flora Secret. It is extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Shea butter is widely used in cosmetics for skin and hair care. It can be used as is or as an ingredients in DIY and commercially manufactured cosmetics. Shea butter is solid and off-white or ivory-coloured at room temperature, it melts at body temperature.
Composition. Shea butter almost completely (80%) consists of saturated, poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, linolenic acid, arachidic acid). The rest 20% is nonsaponifiable components (substances that cannot be fully converted into soap by treatment with alkali).
Properties and use. Shea butter is very widely used as a cosmetic product. It has a softening and healing effect, rejuvenating and revitalising properties. It protects the skin from harmful environmental factors The butter is suitable for all skin types, including problem skin and sensitive skin. It is also used as a hair remedy. Shea butter restores the damaged hair structure along the entire length, makes the hair soft, shiny and silky smooth.
Directions. The oil can be applied as is or mixed with other carrier oils. It can be used to dilute essential oils or to enrich creams and other cosmetics.
Ingredients. 100% Natural Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter.