The production of Organic Shea butter is a key driving force behind the economy of several West African nations. However, most of the shea butter sold in the United States and Europe is not fairly traded. Countless women labor daily to...
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The production of Organic Shea butter is a key driving force behind the economy of several West African nations. However, most of the shea butter sold in the United States and Europe is not fairly traded. Countless women labor daily to produce quality organic shea butter, yet they receive less than a penny of the final retail value. In fact the average woman will be paid less than $1.00 for a full days work.
When consumers make a conscious decision to buy fair trade organic shea butter products we send a strong message to those who would profit from the exploitation of the vulnerable.
(Unrefined Shea Butter)
I always knew that unrefined shea butter, or scientific name Butyrospermum Parkii, was great for overall skin health, but I thought I would research it for more in depth information and share
Shea Butter Origin
Shea butter is slightly yellowish or ivory colored natural fat that is extracted from the seed of the shea or Karite tree. The shea tree grows naturally in the wild in the dry savannah belt of West... Read Full Story
We all want gorgeous, shiny hair, and raw shea butter protects and rejuvenates to provide just that. The nuts of the Shea-Karite tree, found only in Africa, are the source of this natural product. A high quality crop of nuts, suitable for hair and skin products, can take as long as 30 years to be produced. Read Full Story
Best Handcream Ever I have used numerous hand creams - Avon, Eucerin, Neutrogena, Cetaphil. But, on a recent trip to a big city (I live in a rural area), I walked into a L'Occitane store in a mall and the clerk asked if I wanted to try the hand cream. I agreed and was impressed right away. The smell is light and pleasant, not overpowering and flowery. The cream absorbs into the skin quickly, but still provides lasting protection. I've been using the cream 3 times a day for a week, and my... Read Full Story
Thick, creamy and with a rich texture, Shea butter ranges in color from an Italian olive-like shade to the color of ivory's white gold. It will melt on the skin at body temperature and then is easily absorbed through the pores giving one an emulative, even anti- inflammatory effect as well as toning the skin to an irresistible tanned like color. Read Full Story
How Do You Use Shea Butter For Facial Skin? Question: I would like to know how Shea butter is to be used on the face and if it can be used on the Read Full Story
Who doesn't want to have healthy, radiant skin? You can get that and a lot more with raw shea butter. It originates from the seeds of the African Shea tree. Read Full Story
Who doesn't want to have supple, smooth skin and lustrous and shiny hair? Raw shea butter is well known for producing those exact effects on your hair and skin! It comes from a tree that only grows on the continent of Africa. Read Full Story
Shea Terra is may not be the best known line but those who are "green" product junkies (read natural, organic, holistic etc) -- many of them celebrities like Angelina Jolie-- is a favorite line that wins accolades for the authentic ingredients and the "recipes" that originate in Africa.
These powerful indigenous ingredients are the most potent, organic ingredients and are wild-harvested across the African continent because there is little modern pollution and they are some of the safest... Read Full Story
Stop by and visit the Shea Radiance Kiosk in Columbia Mall. We are located on the first level besides Kay Jewelers. Tell our Sale Associates that you are a Shea Radiance fan and take get a 15% discount. See you there!! Our loyal customers from the Olney Farmers Market , stop by to pick up their shea butter products from our kiosk at the Mall Read Full Story
About L'Occitane Honey & Lemon Hand Cream detail Amazon Sales Rank: #2771 in Beauty Brand: L'Occitane L'Occitane Honey & Lemon Hand Cream Description Rich in Shea Butter and pure Honey from Provence, this creamy moisturizer is perfect for softening, protecting and nourishing hands. - Size: 0,5 fl.oz Read Full Story
