Shea butter is extracted from the small nuts (or kernels) of the Shea tree
Vitellaria paradoxa from West Africa, and
Vitellaria Nilotica from East Africa.
The kernels are grounded to form a creamy paste which is further boiled for hours to separate the impurities and the oil. The fatty component is then skimmed off which we use as Shea butter.
Pure and unadulterated Shea butter has an ivory color and nutty aroma. It is widely used in manufacturing hand and body care products around the world.