Shea butter (Karite)

Shea butter is the usual term for Butter Parka, a tree native to central and western Africa. More broadly, shea butter is referred to as a buttery substance obtained by hand-pressing the seeds of the tree. Beneficial properties of shea butter have been appreciated already in the ancient tradition of African peoples. According to beliefs, shea butter treatments were believed to provide lasting youthfulness.

Shea butter can successfully be both an additive to skin care products and can be used on its own. The butter contains significant amounts of vitamins A and E, polyphenols and natural UV filters that produce a natural protective film on the surface of the skin to reduce the harmful effects of sunlight.

Shea butter also shows excellent antioxidant properties. Stimulates the fight against free radicals, helping to effectively delay the skin aging process. The skin remains smooth, free of wrinkles and sagging, nourished and retains its vitality and healthy appearance. Shea butter is also an effective emollient - it allows the skin to maintain an adequate level of hydration, while stopping the process of excessive water drainage from its cells.