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Shea Butter (Ori) - 0.2lb

Shea Butter (Ori) - 0.2lb

Regular price $8.00 CAD
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Shea butter is a rich, creamy butter extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, native to West Africa. It has a wide range of uses and benefits, making it a versatile and valuable ingredient. Here are some key points about shea butter and its numerous uses:

Skin Care

- Deeply moisturizing and nourishing for dry, cracked, or aging skin
- Helps soothe and reduce inflammation from conditions like eczema, rashes, and psoriasis
- Promotes skin healing and regeneration for scars, burns, and stretch marks
- Acts as a natural barrier, protecting skin from environmental stressors like wind and UV rays

Hair Care 

- Conditions and adds moisture to dry, brittle hair
- Improves hair elasticity and prevents breakage
- Can be used as a deep conditioning treatment or styling product

Other Uses

- Used in cooking and as an edible oil in West African cuisine
- Ingredient in soaps, lotions, creams, and other cosmetic products
- Traditional medicinal uses for coughs, muscle pain, insect bites, and more
- Can be used to make candles, lamp oils, and lubricants

With its rich nutrient profile of vitamins and fatty acids, shea butter offers exceptional moisturizing, protective, and healing properties for skin and hair. Its versatility makes it a prized ingredient across cosmetics, foods, and traditional practices.


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