Shea Butter Information

Shea Butter Information Page

How to store shea butter

Shea butter can last for years if stored properly. Storing shea butter isn't difficult - the most important things are to keep your shea butter out of direct sunlight and temperature extremes (not too hot or too cold - room temperature is fine) and to keep it from very moist or humid conditions. Occasionally Shea Butter will bleach to a white color - if this happens just mix it up and all should be fine. The only thing you really need to worry about is if your shea butter actually grows mold - much like you would find on bread - in this case it has probably been stored in humid or moist conditions and should be disposed of.

What color is shea butter?

Shea Butter comes in a variety of colors and shades, depending on it's region of source in Africa. Most commonly shea butter ranges from a beige to a light yellow. However, shea butter is sometimes almost white and can be very deep yellow or even have a slight olive tinge.

How is shea butter pronounced?

Like this - "shay butter"

How should I use raw shea butter?

Raw Shea Butter can be applied directly to the skin on any part of your body - face, arms, hands, feet and on the body itself. To apply shea butter, just dip your fingers into your container of shea butter and scoop out as much as you'd like to rub in. Then work the shea butter gently into your skin. It should disappear leaving a healthy sheen.

Raw shea butter can also be applied to hair using the same technique as you use on your skin - except that you will gently massage the shea butter into your hair and scalp (depending on the length and style of your hair). Apply a small amount for added moisture and control, or consider using the shea nut oil instead.

What are the benefits of shea butter to the skin?

Shea butter offers many benefits to your skin. It fights aging, reduces dryness and dry spots, it's very helpful for those fighting issues with diabetes. Shea butter helps stretch marks and reduces burn marks or other skin disfigurements, such as those left from acne.

Is shea butter comedogenic?

Shea butter is regarding as being non-comedogenic, meaning it does not block pores and contribute to acne. On a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most likely to block your pores, shea butter ranks a 0, meaning it doesn't clog pores.Does Shea Butter clog pores

Does Shea Butter clog pores?

No - shea butter will not clog your pores. This is very important to note since shea butter is used in so many products, is natural and is such an incredibly versatile skin and hair care product.

Does Shea Butter heal acne/acne scars?

Shea butter is widely known to reduce scarring, including acne scars. While shea butter probably won't heal your acne many people use shea butter as part of their overall acne skin care regimen.

Can I use Shea Butter on my hair?

Absolutely- many people, regardless of hair type or skin color, use shea butter for added control and manageability and all round healthier hair.grainy shea butter - what does that mean?

Why is my shea butter grainy?

Sometimes a batch of shea butter becomes "grainy" during the process of melting and cooling - you might feel a slight grittiness as you rub your shea butter in. This just requires a bit of extra effort, isn't harmful, and may add some exfoliating qualities to your shea butter!

Eastern shea butter vs western shea butter

Most shea butter comes from west Africa - particularly Ghana, where the shea nuts grow wild and can be harvested by local residents, who add to their income through shea butter production. Some shea butter, however, is produced in eastern Africa, often Uganda. East African shea butter tends to be lighter in color and texture, and typically is more expensive that west African shea butter.

What results show I expect from Shea Butter?

The results you'll see from shea butter vary but typically Afrikan Republic customers report excellent results from the use of shea butter. These results include improvements in these areas - reduced damage caused by diabetes to the skin, fewer wrinkles and age spots, elimination or reduction of stretch marks (particularly difficult for darker skinned individuals), less acne and reduced scarring, elimination of "ashy" skin and for hair - decreased brittleness and increased manageability and thickness.

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