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What is it?

Butyrospermum Parkii, commonly known as Shea Butter, is a rich, creamy fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It is widely used in skincare for its exceptional moisturizing and skin conditioning properties, making it a staple ingredient in many products designed to nourish and protect the skin. Shea Butter is known for its luxurious texture and potent amount of vitamins and fatty acids, which visibly contribute to its efficacy in skincare.

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Butyrospermum Parkii, commonly known as Shea Butter, is a rich, creamy fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It is widely used in skincare for its exceptional moisturizing and skin conditioning properties, making it a staple ingredient in many products designed to nourish and protect the skin. Shea Butter is known for its luxurious texture and potent amount of vitamins and fatty acids, which visibly contribute to its efficacy in skincare.

Where does it come from?

Shea Butter is sourced from the nuts of the shea tree, which is native to the savanna regions of West Africa. The butter is traditionally extracted through a labor-intensive process that involves harvesting the nuts, drying them, and then crushing and boiling them to release the fat. The butter is then refined or left in its raw state for use in various skincare products. Shea Butter has been used for centuries in Africa for its moisturizing and skin nourishing properties and is now globally recognized for its benefits in skincare.

What are the benefits?

PROTECTING MOISTURIZING NOURISHING

What are the benefits?

  • Deeply Moisturizing: Shea Butter is an excellent emollient, providing intense hydration that can create a protective barrier to lock in skin's moisture.
  • Rich in Vitamins: It contains high levels of Vitamins A, E, and F, which visibly nourish the skin, promote cell turnover, and protect from environmental factors.
  • Soothing: Shea Butter has natural soothing properties, which can calm the appearance of irritated or inflamed skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin conditions.
  • Skin Barrier Protection: It strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, protecting it from harsh weather conditions, pollutants, and other external factors.
  • Softening and Smoothing: Regular use of Shea Butter can visibly soften rough, irritated skin and contribute to overall skin texture, leaving it smooth and supple looking.

How is it used in our products?

Shea Butter is used in F05 Antioxidant Face Cream , F07 Anti Aging Face Cream , F08 Cell Active Face Cream , F09 Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream and F60 Corrective Eye Cream from OLIVEDA and 003 Dope Your Glow Face Cream and 008 Shining Dope Eye Cream from LA DOPE and in Hydroxytyrosol Grooming Rinse from "is that Matty?". It is included for its deep moisturizing properties in products designed for irritated or mature skin, as it works to soothe, strengthen, replenish, and maintain hydration.