Shea Butter is the first choice in natural skin care and body care products. A wonderful base for cosmetic recipes or used as a stand alone application. Our Shea Butter is hand harvested in Ghana. Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids make it a great product for smoothing, soothing, and conditioning your skin. Shea Butter is rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which have a recognized effect on skin aging. Shea Butter is also very high in essential fatty acids, more than any other vegetable butter. These fatty acids are oleic, stearic, linoleic, and palmitic acid which play a very important role in moisturizing, softening, and anti-inflammatory applications. It is also rich in phytosterols with protecting and regenerating virtues.