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Natural Shea Butter
"My husband used your shea butter for the first time today and called it dreamy creamy silky smooth. I guess I had better get more. (I wasn’t planning on sharing it!)"
Kim (Missouri)
Healing Qualities
The healing qualities of Shea butter are due to the presence of several fatty acids and plant sterols, namely oleic, stearic, palmitic and linolenic acids. These oil-soluble components are nonsaponifiable, meaning they do not undergo saponification, or convert to soap, when introduced to an alkali. Shea butter possesses a significantly greater nonsaponifiable fraction than most other nut oils and fats, which lends the substance greater healing potential for the skin.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Shea butter contains several derivatives of cinnamic acid, a compound common to cinnamon and balsam trees.
Antioxidant Content
Shea butter contains vitamins A and E, as well as catechins, plant antioxidants also found in green tea. While it is unclear how well vitamins A and E in raw Shea butter are absorbed, there is evidence to suggest that cinnamic acid esters in Shea fat help to prevent skin damage from ultraviolet radiation.
Precautions
Shea butter is available in different grades, which depend on the extraction method. For best results, unrefined Shea butter, or grade A, is preferred. If you have a known allergy to other tree nuts, you may experience a reaction to Shea butter. Consult your physician or allergist before using this product, if this is the case.
quoted from "National Geographic"
Please note: Hill Country Haiku soley utilizies unrefined, grade A Shea Butter. It's the good stuff!!
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