100% Pure Natural Shea Nuts Extracts, mechanically extracted, no chemicals used in production or processing. It is non-poisonous, edible grade.

West African Shea Butter is typically produced by crude, inferior methods. West African Shea Butter tends to have a hard texture and distinctive odor. 

Nilotica Shea Butter (Vitellaria nilotica), however, is produced in Northern Uganda and is far superior in texture, nutritive value and aroma.  Nilotica Shea Butter is softer and creamier than West African Shea Butter, and it is more readily absorbed into the skin and hair. Nilotica Shea Butter also possesses a lighter, more pleasant aroma than West African Shea Butter.

Nilotica Shea Butter is a highly nourishing ingredient that is remarkably effective in healing dry and cracked skin, eczema, psoriasis and sun damaged skin. It possesses a high content of unsaponifiable fatty acids, giving it the ability to moisturize and retain the elasticity of the skin. It helps combat the signs of aging and can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It moisturizes the lips and repairs brittle, damaged hair.

Nilotica Shea Butter may also help to protect the skin against the damaging effects of the sun while repairing cellular degeneration. Nilotica Shea Butter is a noteworthy anti-inflammatory and is a beneficial ingredient in formulations intended to reduce swelling and ease muscular aches and pains.

For the whole family, safe for babies, and postpartum stretch marks.