Shea Butter is extracted from the nut that grows on the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It is a triglyceride (i.e. fat) that contains oleic acid and is off-white or ivory in colour. Shea Butter is an excellent moisturiser with healing and anti-inflammatory qualities. Its saturated fatty acids are similar to skin’s sebum making it beneficial for the scalp and skin. It has been a favourite in cosmetics such as creams and lotions, and has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands for years....