<p>Essential Depot has created the Greener Life Diamond to help its customers make greener products that can be identified at a glance. With 4 quadrants, social and environmental responsibilities are reflected in the carbon footprint, animal friendliness, fair trade, and bio healthy quadrants (each representing a different aspect of Greener Life). The Greener Life Diamond assigns a numeric value to each quadrant based upon the information learned in the inspection process. With the information in this easily visible manner, a consumer can quickly make ethical purchasing decisions. Essential Depot's Shea Butter is rated with a 0 in each quadrant signifying that the highest standards for each quadrant have been met.</p><p><strong>SHEA BUTTER</strong></p> <ul> <li>Organic (no additives, no preservatives, no colorants, no bleach, no solvents, no deodorizers, no chemicals)</li> <li>Unrefined</li> <li>Grade A*</li> <li>ships in a plastic bag inside a corrogated box<br></li> <li>Mesh Filtration - Smooth and Silky - however, a small amount of impurities and sediment (bits of plant fiber and husk) may be present</li> <li>nutty roasted smoky aroma</li> <li>Processed with hand-operated tools</li><li>Shea Nuts are collected after having fallen from the wild trees in the remote areas of Ghana and then processed (cleaned, husked, roasted, dried, cooked, boiled, separated, etc...).</li> <li>Produced in Ghana by a local Women's Cooperative (see image of Essential Depot owner and President in Ghana delivering bonus checks as well contributions to the Women's Retirement Plan and Womens' Children's Education Plan because education is not free in Ghana.)</li> <li>This product is packaged in Ghana and may vary in weight by + or - 5%</li> <li>Batches may vary in color</li> <li>May contain white patches and darker streaks which are normal</li> <li>cosmetic and topical use only</li> <li>Shelf Life 18 - 24 months</li> </ul></p>