Thursday, February 17, 2011

Shea Butter (Vittelaria paradoxa)



Extracted from the nut of the fruit of the shea tree, shea butter is widely recognized as a rich, skin-softening moisturizer and emollient, as well as for its soothing properties. Shea butter- used in some indigenous ceremonies in Africa-- is also edible and doubles as cooking oil in West Africa.

Favorites that contain shea butter:

• Green Science Firming Face Cream