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- Out Of Africa Shea Butter Body Wash Vanilla - 9 oz. (270ml) Formerly Tropical Vanilla Out Of Africa Shea Butter Body Wash Vanilla is made with 100% natural and unrefined shea butter and essential oils. It is gentle, extra creamy, and moisturizing. Shea Butter Body Wash helps maintain moisture without stripping your body's natural oils. It is naturally rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, E, and F, that help restore and maintain skin elasticity and tone while revitalizing and softening skin. 100% Natural & Unrefined Shea Butter Essential Oils Maintains Moisture Without Stripping Body's Natural Oils No Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, or Mineral Oils Cruelty Free & Eco-Friendly What is Shea Butter Shea butter is an all-natural product. It is a creamy-colored fatty substance made from the nuts of karite nut trees (Butyrospermum parkii or "butter seed") that grow wild in the savannah regions of West and East Africa. While shea butter has a wide variety of applications, it is most well known for its exceptional dermatological and cosmetic healing properties. Considered the "Women's Gold" of Africa Shea butter is often referred to as "women's gold" because so many young women are employed in the production of shea butter. In many parts of West Africa, destruction of shea trees is prohibited because the karite nut is such a valuable source of food, medicine and income for the population. How is Shea Butter Made? Shea nuts are extracted from the fruit by crushing and boiling. Shea nuts are picked, cracked, grilled and pounded to extract the butter which is then boiled in water until the fresh shea butter rises to the surface. It is then scooped into gourds and left to cool and set. Although these artisanal methods result in smaller output, no chemicals or synthetic agents are needed at any stage. Shea butter may also be extracted by pressing in an expeller type press which cuts 3-5 hours off the extraction time. Again, no chemicals or synthetics are needed. The end product of either method is raw, or unrefined shea butter Is all Shea Butter the Same? All shea butter is not the same. Shea butter loses healing properties the longer it sits on the shelf, causing old shea butter to be much less beneficial. Refining techniques vary greatly. Highly processed Shea Butter will not be as effective. Some companies mix shea butter with other ingredients that reduce its benefits. There are some products that contain very little shea butter although "shea butter" may be prominently displayed on the label. Be wary of very inexpensive products that claim to provide the full benefits of shea butter. Benefits of Shea Why Shea Butter? What sets shea butter apart from other seed oils is its exceptionally large healing fraction. This refers to the percentage of the important nutrients, vitamins, and other valuable phytonutrients that foster healing. Depending on the source, the healing fraction of shea butter ranges from 5 % to 17 %. (The larger the healing fraction, the better). By comparison, the healing fraction of other seeds oils is very small, in the range of 1 %. Shea butter nourishes the skin with Vitamins A, E and F. Vitamins A and E maintain the skin and keep it clear and healthy. They are particularly helpful for sun damaged skin and to help prevent premature wrinkles and facial lines. The Vitamin A in shea butter is important for improving skin conditions, including blemishes, wrinkles, eczema, and dermatitis. Vitamin F acts as a protector and rejuvenator soothing rough dry or chapped skin and helps soften dry or damaged hair.Additionally, premium shea butter has properties that treat skin allergies, insect bites, sunburn and frostbite. How does Shea Butter work? Shea butter's unparalleled hydrating property is due to natural moisturizers that are chemically similar to those produced by the body's own sebaceous glands. Shea butter also contains healthy fatty acids. It is high in unsaponifiables (a type of fat) containing between 7-12%. This is
- UPC # 811966010589
- Essential Oils
- Size/Form 9 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: Apply small amount to wet body sponge or washcloth. Work into lather, wash & rinse. INGREDIENTS Water (Aqua), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cocomidopropyl Betaine, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycol Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid (Ph Adjuster) WARNINGS For external use only.
