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Shea Yeleen International, Inc.
280 Madison Avenue
Suite 912
New York, New York 10016
Tel: 212-386-5576
Toll Free: 800-291-0690
Fax: 212-386-5576
info@sheayeleen.org
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Shea butter is a creamy, solid oil with many healing properties. Its uniqueness is due to its high content of unsaponifiables and cinnamic esters, which have antimicrobial and moisturizing properties and provide protection from ultraviolet sunrays. The unsaponifiable fraction (anywhere from 5-17%) in shea butter consists of a large group of plant compounds that contributes to the regeneration process that heals dry skin. Shea butter also contains natural levels of Vitamins A, E, and F which contribute to healthy skin. Vitamin A and E help keep the skin healthy by preventing wrinkles and hydrating the skin. Vitamin F acts as a skin rejuvenator and protector. Shea butter also has a property called elastate which improves the elasticity of the skin and prevents stretch marks.
Where does it come from?
Shea is extracted from the Karite nut tree grown in West and
Central Africa.
What is it used for?
Shea butter is used for skin ailments including:
- Severe dry skin
- Skin discoloration
- Burns
- Muscle aches
- Rashes/Eczema
- Cuts & Sores
- Wrinkles
- Chapped Lips
- Arthritis
What does unrefined pure shea butter look like?
Authentic shea butter should have a slightly yellow or beige color to it. Variation in color depends on the quality and type of the shea nuts, and the processing method used to produce the shea butter.
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