Although the political climate of Uganda makes the sourcing of Organic Nilotica Shea Butter difficult, we are able to provide this premium quality butter sourced in a manner that fully protects the valuable shea trees. Our procurement methods also support the economic growth of the region's tribes. Both shea and cocoa butter are moisturizers — emollients that keep water from evaporating from your skin. But shea butter has more fatty acids, vitamin E and, unlike cocoa butter, contains vitamin A. Why choose Shea Butter Nilotica? Uniquely buttery, it has a higher content of oleic acid, making it naturally soft and creamy. Also known as golden shea butter, this natural treasure is unrefined, wildcrafted and ethically traded with women’s co-operatives in Kenya.

However, raw shea butter does contain latex. So people with latex allergies should avoid it or make sure they only use refined shea butter. What happens if you use shea butter every day? E.T. Masters; J.A. Yidana; P.N. Lovett. "Trade and sustainable forest management". FAO.org . Retrieved 2010-09-14. In addition to being a vital source of Nilotica Shea Butter, the shea tree serves another purpose in the region. It is also a valuable source of charcoal, commonly used as cooking fuel. However, charcoal production has posed a significant threat to the shea tree population. Balancing the economic needs of the communities with the conservation of these precious trees is a delicate task that requires sustainable solutions.Shea butter is obtained from the karite or shea (Vitellaria paradoxa, Butyrospermum parkii) tree, a member of the Sapotaceae plant family. It is a perennial tree that has plum-like fruits (nuts). Shea butter is the result of the cold pressing of the fruit; the whole extraction process is similar to that used to obtain cocoa butter in that the fruit is roasted, pounded and boiled in water before the shea butter is expressed in the form of a liquid that solidifies to a hard fat at room temperature. Western Shea vs. Eastern Shea Because of its soft and smooth texture it is perfect to use by itself. You don’t need to mix it with other ingredients or heat it. It has everything you need for a deep healing and moisturizing treatment. Just as it is. Naturally shea butter has a SPF factor of that is estimated to be 3 or 4. As such it provides some protection from the sun. Though by itself it is not an effective sunscreen (you need at least a factor 15 even in mild sun) it does give you some added protection which is always a bonus! 13. Support healing Masters, E. T.; Yidana, J. A.; Lovett, P. N. (April 2004). "Rendre la gestion plus rationnelle grâce au commerce: les produits du karité en Afrique". Unasylva. Food and Agriculture Organization. 55 (219): 46–52.

If body butters are your specialty you’ll certainly have heard of shea butter, the moisturizing body butter that is prevalent in many haircare and skincare products. But have you heard of shea nilotica? Lets be honest. Skin or hair in crisis can feel rough, dry, painful, itching and generally unpleasant. Usually it also doesn’t look its best and its natural beauty might be a far-off memory. Often you try to hide it under clothes or make up. It makes you feel less than confident. Nilotica will help you heal your skin and hair and restore its natural beauty. This will make the physical discomforts go away and in turn also help you feel beautiful. In some ways your skin is like an elastic band. When you are young your skin is full of collagen which are like the elastic fibers in your skin. As we get wiser and age, in combination with environmental stresses, collagen fibers can slowly break down. This is when you can start to see fine lines and wrinkles. Nilotica contains what are called triterpenese. These are natural compounds that are known to stop the breakdown of collagen fibers. This will help create fresh, plumper looking skin. 10. Cell generation The shea fruit consists of a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed from which shea butter is extracted. It is a deciduous tree usually 7–15m (23–49ft) tall, but has reached 25m (82ft) and a trunk diameter of 2m (6.6ft). One study found that shea butter was better at reducing eczema symptoms than petroleum products, which doctors often recommend. This may be because shea butter contains linoleic acid, a fatty acid that’s in skin.Nilotica shea butter changes lives and it can also change yours and that of your loved ones. How do I know that for sure? It has helped my skin look the healthiest and glowing it ever has. It has kept my children’s skin healthy from the day they were born. But beyond that it has also soothed the discomfort of dry and itchy skin for my uncle going through Chemotherapy. And Nilotica has rescued my mother’s hand from flaking and peeling skin when no doctors’ cream could. So yes, from experience I say that you need to know these things. Gwali, Samson; Nakabonge, Grace; Okullo, John Bosco Lamoris; Eilu, Gerald; Nyeko, Philip; Vuzi, Peter (2012-09-14). "Morphological variation among shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica) 'ethnovarieties' in Uganda". Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 59 (8): 1883–1898. doi: 10.1007/s10722-012-9905-8. ISSN 0925-9864. S2CID 207147736. For example, murumuru butter is generally better in terms of moisturizing and nourishing the skin and also contains higher levels of myristic and laureic acid. This helps to repair damaged skin and fade sun spots too.