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 with borututu root or palm oil. 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.
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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)
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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER LIQUID)
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SHEA BUTTER
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa).[1] It is ivory in color when raw and commonly dyed yellow with borututu root or palm oil. 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.[2] Occasionally, shea butter is mixed with other oils as a substitute for cocoa butter, although the taste is noticeably different.
The English word "shea" comes from s’í, the tree's name in Bambara.[5] It is known by many local names, such as kpakahili in the Dagbani language, taama in the Wali language, kuto in Twi, kaɗe or kaɗanya in Hausa, òkwùmá in the Igbo language, òrí in the Yoruba language, karité in the Wolof language of Senegal,[6] and ori in some parts of West Africa and many others.
History
The common name is shísu (lit. "shea tree") in the Bambara language of Mali. This is the origin of the English word, the primary pronunciation of which is /ʃiː/ (rhyming with "tea"), although the pronunciation /ʃeɪ/ (rhyming with "day") is common and is listed second in major dictionaries. The tree is called ghariti in the Wolof language of Senegal, which is the origin of the French name of the tree and the butter, karité.
The shea tree grows naturally in the wild in the dry savannah belt of West Africa from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east, and onto the foothills of the Ethiopian highlands. It occurs in 21 countries across the African continent, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Guinea.
A testa found at the site of the medieval village of Saouga is evidence of shea butter production by the 14th century.[7] The butter was being imported into Britain by 1846. [8]
Composition and properties
Shea butter extract is a complex fat that in addition to many nonsaponifiable components (substances that cannot be fully converted into soap by treatment with alkali) contains the following fatty acids: oleic acid (40–60%), stearic acid (20–50%), linoleic acid (3–11%), palmitic acid (2–9%), linolenic acid (<1%) and arachidic acid (<1%).[9]
Shea butter melts at body temperature. Proponents of its use for skin care maintain that it absorbs rapidly into the skin, acts as a "refatting" agent, and has good water-binding properties.[10]
Uses
Shea butter soap
Shea butter is mainly used in the cosmetics industry for skin- and hair-related products (lip gloss, lip stick, skin moisturizer creams and emulsions, and hair conditioners for dry and brittle hair).[11] It is also used by soap makers and massage oil manufacturers, typically in small amounts, because it has plenty of unsaponifiables, and higher amounts result in a softer soap that has less cleaning ability. Some artisan soap makers use shea butter in amounts to 25% – with the European Union regulating the maximum use around 28%, but it is rarely the case in commercially produced soap due to its high cost compared to oils like palm oil or pomace (olive oil). It is an excellent emollient for dry skin. No evidence shows it is a cure, but it alleviates the pain associated with tightness and itching.
In some African countries such as Benin, shea butter is used for cooking oil, as a waterproofing wax, for hairdressing, for candle-making, and as an ingredient in medicinal ointments. It is used by makers of traditional African percussion instruments to increase the durability of wood (such as carved djembe shells), dried calabash gourds, and leather tuning straps.[citation needed]
Medicinal
Shea butter is sometimes used as a base for medicinal ointments. Some of the isolated chemical constituents are reported to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,[12] emollient, and humectant properties.[citation needed] Shea butter has been used as a sunblocking lotion[13] with an estimated SPF of 3-4 and some of its components "have limited capacity to absorb ultraviolet radiation".[3]
In Ghana, shea butter locally known as Kpakahili (Eng. trans. raw cream) in Dagbani, nkuto (Akan) or nku (Ga), is either used as a food product or applied as lotion to protect the skin during the dry Harmattan season. The shea nut tree itself is called tááŋà (pl. táánsì) and the fruit is called táánì (pl. támá). The current northern regional capital Tamale, derives it names from a combination of the words "tama" and "yili", meaning "the town of shea fruits".
In Nigeria, shea butter is used for the management of sinusitis and relief of nasal congestion.[14] It is massaged into joints and other parts of the body where pain occurs.[15]
Classification
The United States Agency for International Development and other companies[16] have suggested a classification system for shea butter, separating it into five grades:
A (raw or unrefined, extracted using water)
B (refined)
C (highly refined and extracted with solvents such as hexane)
D (lowest uncontaminated grade)
E (with contaminants).
Commercial grades are A, B, and C. The color of raw (grade A) butter ranges from cream (like whipped butter) to grayish yellow. It has a nutty aroma which is removed in the other grades. Grade C is pure white.[17][18] While the level of vitamin content can be affected by refining, up to 95% of vitamin content can be removed from refined grades (i.e., grade C) of shea butter while reducing contamination levels to undetectable levels.
WHAT IS HERBAL SCIENCE SHEA BUTTER?
Considering the positive effects of shea butter on the skin, it is a care oil that allows consumers to easily combine these benefits with their skin.
WHAT IS SHEA BUTTER?
Shea butter is an oil extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree. It is ivory in color when raw, and white in processed versions. It has a triglyceride structure that comes from shea butter, searic acid and oleic acid. With this structure beneficial for the skin. It is frequently preferred in cosmetics as moisturizer, ointment and lotion. It is rich in vitamins A, D, E and F.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF SHEA BUTTER FOR THE SKIN?
While helping to prevent the negative effects of unfavorable weather on the skin. Provides relief for itchy and rash skin. Helps to remove skin dryness with its high moisturizing feature. It supports the skin to have a smooth appearance.
SHEA BUTTER HIGHLIGHTS
Cold pressed
Organic certified
-Environmentally friendly glass jar
- 100% virgin
- Wide range of uses
-No sticky feeling
- Suitable for all skin types
- Suitable for all age groups and pregnancy use.
- 95% SHEA 5% Orange and avocado
IDEAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATION
You can store this oil, which can be stored for a long time, in the pantry, refrigerator or in a cool environment. To keep it soft and liquid, you can keep the shea butter at room temperature, on your countertop or in your closet. Since it will become solid when stored in the refrigerator, the oil must be dissolved before use.
THE IMPORTANCE OF COLD COMPRESSION IN NATURAL OILS
Cold pressing technique; It is one of the methods used in the production of the highest quality vegetable oils. It is simply filtering and bottling the oil obtained by carefully expelling the oily components of a plant, such as the seed, kernel or fruit, and pressing without the application of mechanical heat. Since the oils produced by the cold pressing method are not subjected to heat treatment, trans fatty acids are not formed and the bioactive and organic compounds in their body are not damaged.
WHAT IS SHEA BUTTER USED IN?
SKIN ITCHING
- SKIN BURNING
- DRY OF THE SKIN
SKIN SENSITIVITY
-EXFOLIATION
- REDNESS
-SURFACE WOUND
SKIN CRACKS
NAIL PROBLEMS
-EQUALITY OF SKIN TONE
-SCAR
-CALLUS
-SURGERY SCAR
-RASH
- PREGNANCY CRACKS
INSECT BIT
-WATER COLLECTION
- SKIN SPOTS
SKIN IRRITATION
-PISH
-PALE
-CELLULITE
SENSITIVITY AFTER MILLING
- SENSITIVITY AFTER SHAVE
- EXERCISE
-BATIK
THE EFFECTS OF SHEA BUTTER FOR OUR SKIN
-Helps the skin to nourish, gain a flexible appearance and protect this appearance.
- It helps to eliminate the harmful effects of the sun and cold air.
- It provides a basis for balancing skin tone inequalities and preventing blemishes and redness.
It helps prevent dehydration by creating a protective layer on the skin.
Supports the natural oil balance of the skin.
-Helps to reduce the aging effects.
Supports increasing collagen production in the skin.
- Provides effective relief in dryness and cracks in knees, elbows and heels.
- Helps prevent drying by feeding the nail and nail skin.
- With its powerful moisturizing feature, you can also benefit from callus problems.
-It provides relief in the sensitivities that occur after shaving for men.
-Provides perfect moisturizing and care for the whole body after bathing.
-With regular use, the skin also helps to correct the pore appearance.
It is 0 pure and extra quality oil that can be used for various treatments.
Get ready to meet the shea butter miracle. Our product is shea butter, or shea butter, with an organic certificate.
Shea Butter (Shea Butter) It is an oil in solid form obtained from the fruit of the shea tree.
Karite tree is a tropical African tree. This tree, which can grow from 12.5 to 25 meters, produces fruits the size of a walnut. It takes 25 years for the tree to bear fruit. These trees, which have an average lifespan of 250 years, usually grow spontaneously.
Especially in Burkina Faso and Ghana, the fruits of Karite fruit, which are collected and processed by women, are harvested, dried, and the paste obtained after these nuts are ground to make a fine paste becomes Shea Butter (shea butter).
Shea butter provides a soft, elastic skin appearance. It provides the moisture balance of the skin by creating a protective layer on the skin.
Shea butter, or shea butter, is absorbed very quickly by the skin. Shea is a natural sunscreen against ultra violet rays and provides a protection around spf 3.
Shea butter is a very good lip moisturizer.
It is one of the ideal oils in hair care, it helps to moisturize the damaged hair deeply and prevent the hair from breaking and falling off.
It has moisturizing properties. It increases the sensation of the skin. It has an anti-inflammatory effect. Shea butter is a pale yellow or ivory oil obtained from the walnuts of the shea tree grown in Africa. It is one of the most powerful natural moisturizers known in the world. It is generally used in cosmetics. Shea butter can be eaten, so it can also be used in cooking. For example, in some chocolates, it is used as a substitute for cocoa butter. Since it melts at body temperature, it is easily absorbed by the skin and does not leave a greasy feeling.
Product Information
• Provides relief on itchy and rash skin, helps to remove skin dryness and skin rashes with its high moisturizing feature.
• It nourishes the skin, helps it gain an elastic appearance and maintain this appearance.
• It helps to eliminate the harmful effects of the sun, cold air or polluted air.
• Helps to balance skin tone inequalities and prevent acne and rashes.
• It helps to maintain the skin oil balance.
• Nourishes and protects hair and scalp without clogging pores.
• It cares and repairs the hair that has been treated or worn by the effect of external factors during the day.
• It helps to repair hair, to minimize hair loss, to make hair look soft, vibrant and shiny.
• It supports hair growth while preventing breakouts.
Unrefined Shea Butter Benefits: relieves symptoms of eczema and similar skin irritation, moisturizes dry, cracked skin, boosts collagen production, fades scars and stretch marks. It will not clog pores so it's the number one natural choice to moisturize skin affected by acne or occasional breakouts.
A free downloadable eBook of DIY skin care recipes is included with your purchase. The ebook includes several whipped body butters using shea, cocoa, mango and kokum butters and a variety of carrier oils. You will also learn how to make infused oils with dry flowers, calming salves, soaps, and other wonderful skin care recipes that you can easily make at home.
Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory-colored fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Shea butter is a triglyceride derived mainly from stearic acid and oleic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in Africa and also as a prophylactic. Occasionally the chocolate industry uses shea butter mixed with other oils as a substitute for cocoa butter, although the taste is noticeably different. The English word "shea" comes from s’í, the tree's name in the Bamana language of Mali. The French name karité comes from ghariti, its equivalent in the Wolof language of Senegal. In some parts of West Africa, Shea Butter is referred to as Ori.
Refined Shea Butter comes from the African Shea tree found along the West African Savannah region. It is a skin and scalp emollient and moisturizer, restores skin flexibility and elasticity, and adds softness to hair. This product is recommended for hair care products; hand, face, and body creams/butters; sun care, and soaps.
Shea butter, the most natural moisturizer known, is obtained by cold pressing. Like coconut oil, it is used both for food and for the skin. However, shea butter is more effective than coconut oil. Although the uses of coconut oil are limited, shea butter can be used in any way.
This oil, which has many benefits, actually exists in many areas of our lives. Although we may not be aware of it, it is in cosmetic products, even in some chocolates.
The taste of shea butter, which is used in all areas in the country where it is grown, is very good. For this reason, it is common to come across many desserts and foods.
The benefits of shea butter
It has anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties.
It is used as a healing, layer forming aid and germ breaker in the treatment of burns.
It protects the skin from external radicals and forms a layer.
It supports the lower layer of the skin.
It is a natural hair moisturizer and conditioner. It protects, brightens, nourishes and causes hair growth.
Contains A, E and the unknown vitamin F (omega-6 rich acid and fatty vitamins).
It is a natural medicine supplement for eczema.
It relieves sunburn.
It regains the elasticity of the skin.
It removes darkening and lightens the skin.
It prevents and passes irritation.
It relieves joint pain.
It is a natural moisturizer.
Shea butter is an oil with thousands of years of history. This oil, which creates miracles on the skin, is now included in various cosmetic products. Shea butter, a favorite of old times, has become one of the indispensable women for skin care today without losing its effect. Everything you wonder about shea butter and what are its benefits is with you in the detail of our news.
WHAT IS SHEA OIL?
Shea butter, English name shea butter, is an off-white, ivory-colored, buttery-like cream obtained by crushing the hazelnuts of the shea tree grown in Africa. Shea tree is a tropical tree. It ranges in length from 12.5 meters to 25 meters and gives fruit in size close to walnut. It takes 15-20 years for the tree to bear fruit. This tree has an average life span of 200 years, but the most productive years are between 25 and 30 years old. Usually, it grows spontaneously. The fruits of the tree ripen between 4 and 6 months. One shea tree produces about 45 kilograms of fruit a year. Especially in Burkina Faso and Ghana countries, the Shea fruit, which is collected and processed by women and children, is ground and turned into a fine paste after the fruits are harvested and dried. It then becomes shea butter.
It has a triglyceride structure that comes from Shea butter, searic acid and oleic acid. It is used as a moisturizer, ointment and lotion in cosmetics. It is also used in cooking in Africa. In the chocolate industry, there are those who use it as a substitute for cocoa butter by mixing it with other oils, even if it does not keep the flavor.
Shea butter resembles pure coconut in terms of its fragrance. It maintains its solid state in cold and cool environments. Its solid nature does not prevent it from being applied to the skin because it is easily applied and melts at body temperature. Shea butter, quickly absorbed by the skin, is soft. It provides the skin with an elastic appearance and acts as a protective layer for the skin. Since it is a good moisturizer, it can be used both pure and mixed with other oils to obtain personal care creams. Helping to protect the moisture and water balance of the skin, shea butter is a natural protective feature against the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Its SPF value is between 3 and 6. Shea butter, which is also a very good lip moisturizer, is an ideal oil for hair care. It prevents the hair from breaking and prevents it from falling apart.
It is an oil suitable for sensitive and dry skin. In this sense, we can say that it is also suitable for babies' sensitive skin. If it is applied under the baby later, it prevents the diaper from causing rash by removing the moisture and wetness from the body and relieves the baby's skin. If there is an existing rash, it will also pass. Organic, additive-free oils should be used as much as possible for the baby.
The acid values of shea butter are as follows:
Palmitic acid: 4.0 percent
Stearic acid: 41.5 percent
Oleic acid: 46.4 percent
Linoleic acid: 6.6 percent
Arachidic acid: 1.5 percent
The word Shea comes from the word "si" used in Mali's Bambara language. This word is used as the name of the tree. In Senegal, the same word is known as "karite". The use of shea tree and shea butter dates back to Ancient Egypt's Cleopatra period. Shea butter is the livelihood of many African women and is also referred to by Africans as the altar tree and the tree of life. Especially for Burkina Faso, shea butter is one of the country's biggest livelihoods.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SHEA OIL?
It is rich in vitamins A, D, E and F.
It is an antioxidant.
It is a good moisturizer for both face and body. It can be used alone or mixed with other oils to obtain special care creams.
Thanks to its A and E vitamins, it reduces the effects of aging and helps to cope with wrinkles.
It removes under-eye bags.
It increases the collagen production of the skin.
It softens dry skin and helps the skin to have a smooth appearance.
It helps the skin to have an elastic appearance and maintain this appearance.
It is like a protective layer for the skin.
It helps to remove blemishes on the skin.
It reduces the effects of ailments such as eczema, acne, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.
It removes skin itching caused by dry skin.
Gives irritation.
It protects the skin against both heat and cold. While it provides protection against the harmful rays of the sun, it also increases the endurance against wind and cold weather. It is a good remedy for cold-frozen face.
It acts as a barrier against the bad effects of polluted air on the skin.
It is a good lip moisturizer and gloss. Quickly heals chapped lips.
It helps to remove the stretch marks that occur after pregnancy and weight loss.
It is a good softener for feet and heels. It passes the cracks in the feet. For faster action, feet can be rubbed with lavender oil before shea butter.
It is a good moisturizer and softener after shaving.
It has a healing effect on skin wounds.
It is good for skin rash.
It helps to reduce swelling due to bumping or hurting.
It can be used as a peeling.
It helps to heal scars and burns.
It helps to cure fly and insect bites.
It nourishes the nails and nail skin and prevents it from drying.
It helps to cure calluses.
It helps to overcome the effects of plants that cause skin allergies such as poison ivy and poison sumac.
It soothes babies' skin, prevents rash, and removes existing rash.
It moisturizes and strengthens the hair follicles without clogging the hair pores.
It prevents hair breakage.
It prevents hair from falling apart.
Repairs and softens heavily processed hair.
It helps hair look vibrant and shiny.
It helps to grow hair.
It is a good massage oil.
It is good for muscle fatigue.
It helps to eliminate joint pain.
It provides a relaxing effect if used before and after a strenuous exercise.
It opens nasal congestion. According to a study by the British Journal of Clinical British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, it is more effective than conventional nasal drops.
It takes care of instruments made of leather such as drums and def.
HOW TO USE SHEA OIL?
Shea butter is mainly used in the cosmetics industry. Shea butter, which is mostly preferred in products related to skin and hair such as lip gloss, moisturizing cream, emulsion and hair care products, is also a soap material.
It is used as a cooking oil in Benin and some other African countries. Shea butter, which is also used in wax, candle making and medicine production in the same region, is an oil that provides the durability of traditional African instruments made of wood. Shea butter, which can also be added to broth content, is also used in assortment paper products such as toilet paper in the UK and some other countries. The most effective form of shea butter is its natural form with no added preservatives, fragrances or other ingredients. Perfumed paraffins, post-added chemicals, shelf extenders, and the like reduce the healing properties and overall effectiveness of shea butter. However, today it is not easy to find the natural form of shea butter. Shea butter can be applied to the face and body as a daily cream. At the same time, it is a good and practical massage oil as it does not flow or smear around.
HOW TO EXTRACT SHEA OIL?
The traditional extraction of Shea butter takes place in the following steps:
Separation: The outer pulp of the fruit is removed. Hazelnut, which is the source of shea butter, is separated from its outer shell when dry. This separation activity is usually done by women and their children, it is like a social activity. Shells are broken out with small stones.
Crushing: To turn shea nuts into oil, you must first crush them. This work is traditionally done in pestles.
Roasting: Crushed hazelnuts are roasted in large pans over the fire. The pan should be stirred continuously with wooden spoons to prevent the oil from burning. Fat is very heavy, this roasting process in the sun is a very difficult task. Shea butter gets a slightly smoky odor due to the fumes released during this process.
Grinding: Roasted shea hazelnuts are grinded by adding water gradually on them and becomes softer. There are also machines that do this process, but this very difficult grinding job is traditionally done by hand.
Separating the oil: Shea hazelnuts, which take the form of a good dough, are kneaded in large bowls by hand. It is added to the mixture gradually and the oil is separated from the dough. The oil is separated in a creamy form, the excess water is squeezed out. The fat pieces are then melted in large pots over low heat. Thanks to the low fire, the remaining water will evaporate.
Stacking and styling: Shea butter turns into creamy and golden yellow at this stage. It is taken from the pans with large ladles and transferred to cool places for hardening. Afterwards, it is made suitable for use by giving the desired shape.
These stages we have described are the recipe for African women. This oil, which is difficult to mass production, can be produced a little faster by using machines at certain stages. Companies also benefit from chemical methods such as hexane and clay filters. Shea butter is the oil extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It is solid at normal temperatures and is off-white or ivory in color. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from this region.
Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids makes it a great product to soften, soothe and moisturize your skin with its easy-to-spread consistency. You all know I am a fan of using olive oil on skin and hair. But another star in these uses and homemade masks is natural moisturizing shea butter. This luxurious ingredient is very firm and tough at room temperature but has a buttery consistency that is ideal for use as a natural eye cream, lip balm or body oil. Many studies have found that shea butter penetration into the skin is particularly good and contains 60 percent fat. Because of this high oil feature, shea butter is a good emollient.
What is shea butter?
Shea butter is grown in many countries in Africa such as Gambia, Sudan and Burkina Faso. Shea butter is obtained from the seeds of the shea (or karite) tree. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and catechins, as well as beneficial fatty acids like stereic, oleic and linoleic acids. Available in both refined and unrefined forms of shea butter. Shea butter has many benefits for both your skin and your hair.
1.As a moisturizer
Shea butter helps moisturize even the most chapped, dry skin. After shea butter is applied to the skin, it creates an oil-like texture on the skin and is easily absorbed by the skin. Shea butter can be used as a moisturizer throughout the year. In colder climates, it helps to restore moisture to the skin when the skin can become dry and flaky during the winter. It is also an excellent product to use during the summer months after a day of sun exposure to moisturize and calm your skin.
2.To soothe chapped lips
Shea butter helps to remove cracks on lips, especially in winter. Apply some shea butter morning and evening to keep lips soft and smooth.
3.Fight against dandruff and scalp irritation
Shea butter, especially if you have an ongoing problem of dry scalp; It has soothing properties that can help calm your skin. Apply a small amount of shea butter to your scalp by massaging in circular motions.
4. To soften your hands
Shea butter is common in hand creams because it makes dry skin and smooth. Brown sugar with a small amount of shea butter; Mix it with a few drops of lemon juice.
Rub your hands to exfoliate dead skin cells. Wash the mixture with soap and water and then apply more shea butter on your hands and massage into your skin.
What is Shea butter?
Shea butter is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory color. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from that region.
Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids — combined with its easy-to-spread consistency — make it a great product for smoothing, soothing, and conditioning your skin.
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