Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is ivory in color when raw and commonly dyed yellow with borututu root or palm oil.
It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in some African countries.
Where To Buy Shea Butter In South Africa
Nashe Organics
Address: 22 5th Ave, Edenvale, 1609, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 11 453 1490
Isivuno Naturals
Address: A7 Spearhead Business Park, Montague Drive, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4PM ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu
Phone: +27 21 555 0799
Nubian Roc
Address: 509 Cliff Ave, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: +27 74 688 2426.
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Where can I find good shea butter?
It should be an off white ivory (if it is bright white it is likely to be processed) or yellowish color. The colors range due to the country of origin.
The texture should not be hard or greasy, as the vitamin E content of pure, unrefined Shea butter provides a firm yet supple quality for this amazing moisturizer.
What are the benefits of using shea butter on your skin?
Here are five of the biggest shea butter benefits for your skin.
It boosts skin moisture.
Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe skin problems.
It could heal cuts and scrapes.
It helps fight breakouts.
Antioxidants may mean anti-aging properties.
Does shea butter lighten skin?
Due to its high concentration of vitamin E, shea butter is a potent skin brightener. Vitamin E promotes regeneration of skin cells and aids recovery.
Is shea butter expensive?
While Shea Butter is not very expensive, you should be aware of products that claim to provide the benefits of Shea Butter and sell for very low prices.