Nilotica Unrefined Shea Butter (yellow) 250g Tub

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However, notes Dr. Vij, it’s not the best option for acne-prone skin. Shea butter may clog pores and lead to more breakouts. And those with seborrheic dermatitisor dandruff should note that yeast related to dandruff can grow in shea butter. Is raw or refined shea butter better for your skin? One study found that shea butter was better at reducing eczema symptoms than petroleum products, which doctors often recommend. This may be because shea butter contains linoleic acid, a fatty acid that’s in skin. The shea tree is indigenous to Africa, making the continent the world's primary supplier of shea butter. There are two main species of the shea tree: Vitellaria Paradoxa, native to West Africa, and Vitellaria Nilotica, native to East Africa. The Nilotica Shea tree thrives in the remote savannahs of northern Uganda and southern South Sudan, where it enjoys a tropical environment. Each year, between January and March, the shea trees blossom, producing fruit that ripens and falls to the ground. The fruit is harvested and consumed, leaving behind the valuable nut that is sun-dried for storage. The journey of processing Shea Butter f rom nut to nourishment Shea nilotica is derived from Nilotica Shea trees that are native to East Africa, whereas typical shea butter is made from the nut of the shea tree found in West Africa. While similar, these products also have their differences and some people certainly regard one more highly than the other. All that natural chemistry results in a highly active and thus effective natural skin and hair superfood. That said, not all Nilotica shea butter is the same. To get all the benefits, you want pure, unrefined, grade A Nilotica shea butter that is ethically sourced. That way you are sure that all those good components are present in their most optimum state and that you can feel good about the source. If you need a good supplier, I highly recommend Caïo. They cold press their own Nilotica shea butter in Uganda at the source so you are confident you get the very best quality (A shameless plug, I couldn’t resist :)).

Shea nilotica is best suited to dry skin, as it provides an intense level of moisturization helping to relieve dry patches and add nourishment to the skin. It’s also suitable for sensitive skin, including skin that is inflamed or swollen due to its anti-inflammatory benefits. Nilotica shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, K and F. These vitamins are natural anti-oxidants. Imagine tiny little soldiers who are busy all day fighting of bad guys that want to do harm to your skin. These vitamins encourage strong antioxidant activity within your skin. This means that they actively protect your skin cells from free radicals that can lead to premature aging and dull-looking skin. 6. Anti-bacterial For example, there’s less or no cinnamic acid, an anti-inflammatory substance, in processed shea butter. Raw shea butter is usually yellow or beige, while refined shea butter is white. Shea butter versus cocoa butter

2. What does good quality unrefined, pure Nilotica shea butter look and smell like?

While both shea butter and murumuru butter are good products, there can only be one winner… my personal favorite is shea butter! Despite murumuru butter winning on moisturization, I only tend to use this type of body butter occasionally, whereas shea butter I’ll use whether my skin is feeling oily or dry. FAQ Vitamin A is crucial for skin health,” says Dr. Vij. “Since the 1970s, we’ve used retinoids — synthetic forms of vitamin A — to firm skin and reduce wrinkles.” Shea nilotica contains 25% more oleic acid, enabling it to be more moisturizing, and absorbable while offering better anti-aging properties Our cold pressed, unrefined shea butter nilotica is wildcrafted, sustainably sourced and produced by womens co-operatives in Kenya. Wild harvested kernels are harvested and processed in Kenya – providing a commercial outlet and a sustainable income for the community. It is a traditional product and has been hand crafted by local women of Kenya for decades, for both culinary and cosmetic purposes. The sustainable story of nilotica production is one of it’s greatest assets and provides women with a secured income for their family. The women will harvest, clean and press the nuts themselves (within their community) and then they have the opportunity to negotiate their own price before it arrives in Europe for filtering and cleaning. This raw material has made significant positive impacts on communities within Kenya.

Undoubtedly our Shea Butter is of premium quality and luxurious Grade A; If you are looking for a muti-tasker product that will leave your skin feeling heavenly smooth all day and night, a natural lip and hair sheen, this is the right product for you. Murumuru butter and shea butter are similar in a number of ways, with the key similarity being that they’re both predominantly used for their moisturizing properties. They are rich in texture and help to give the skin a plumper, healthier appearance.

9. Elasticity

Aside from these direct benefits there is another reason to feel good. Caïo’s Nilotica shea butter is ethically sourced. Whenever you use it, you help a woman in Northern Uganda change her life and protect the environment. It is truly good skincare, for everyone involved! We love it! Shea butter can come in both yellow and white varieties – here’s some information on the differences between white shea butter and yellow shea butter. Differences