The mangifolia tree grows in the dry savanna found in 17 nations of Africa. This tree grows to 30 feet in height, growing fruit with green, sweet, fleshy pulp high in Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), almost four times the amount found in oranges. It also contains Iron, Vitamin B, Protien, and Calcium.
Shea butter is naturally extracted from the wild crafted karite nuts of the mangifolia, hand picked in West Africa. It has natural sun protection and skin healing properties, and is good for eczema and rough skin.
Shea butter is often doctor recommended for eczema, rashes and psoriasis. Natural shea butter replaces many skincare products found in most households. People with nut allergies should avoid the use of shea butter, unless it is known that no allergy exists to shea. People with latex allergies should avoid the use of shea butter, as it may cause problems due to the natural rubbers that exist in the Karite tree. This unrefined shea butter is pure and clean, with a mildly nutty aroma and no added fragrance. A little goes a long way!
This shea butter is not whipped, it's tightly packed into the tins to get as much in there as possible. In the summer months, it may melt in transit. If the tin is warm, place in your refrigerator for one hour before opening.
***** UPDATE from Camille: This new shipment of shea butter is from a different supplier, and is honestly the best shea butter I have personally ever used. It is a light yellow in color, perfectly clean, creamy/buttery in consistency with slight grains here and there. The natural fragrance of the butter is a light nuttiness and similar to cocoa butter. The cost of this shea is higher, but the higher quality makes that an even trade, I believe. The processing method is different for this shea butter, yielding a superior product. If you would like a light fragrance added, just add that in the comments section.
