ORI(SHEA BUTTER)

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea Tree,named "BAMBARA",it is known by different local names, e.g kpakahili in Dagbani, taama in Waala, kada in Hausa and ori in some parts of west Africa.Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparations in some African countries. Today shea butter is handcrafted in the African country of Burkina Faso, Shea butter is a commodity owned by women and the profits are a main source of income. It has also been nicknamed "Women Gold!".

Shea butter comes in two forms refined and unrefined. Refined shea butter is the processed form. Apart from the filtration process, it also goes under different processes and usage of chemicals to make it smooth, smell better and last longer. A major disadvantage of using refined shea butter is that all the processes it goes through reduces its nutritional value. Unrefined shea butter on the other hand, is the purest form of shea butter, most natural and least processed which is why its able to retain all its nutrients and natural properties.

Shea butter has different benefits which are:

1: Moisturizes Dry skin- Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer for the face and the body, it moisturizes the body with its fat content and also helps soften the skin.

2: Treats acne and Blemishes- Shea butter is known for its fast healing properties, it helps to heal acne and remove dark spots.

3: Provide relief to itchy and peeling skin: Shea butter helps to moisturize and calm itchy skin skin with its nutrients.

4: Reduces stretch marks: Shea butter is often used as part of the ointments or creams prepared for stretch mark treatment.This is because it has an amazing impact in healing of stretched skin parts.

5: Repairs damaged hair: Shea butter is known to help restore damaged hair and restore its lost moisture.

Shea butter is has so many nutrients and benefits and should be part of the products you have in your home.