Shea butter

Extracted from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) that is native to Africa, shea butter is a fatty oil that exists as a solid at room temperature.
The Karite tree bears the fruits, and the nuts inside the fruits are of prime importance. These nuts are crushed, boiled, and manipulated to extract a light-colored fat,
which is commonly referred to as shea butter.
Shea butter is often used in moisturizers, creams, lotions, and other emulsions for the skin and hair. It is rich in fats that make it an excellent emollient and skin
moisturizing agent. Experiments also showed that it has anti- inflammatory properties and antioxidants. These can help reduce inflammatory skin diseases and the damage
the skin and hair have undergone due to free radicals.