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.
Talking with prospects about benefits of unrefined Shea Butter The West African Shea Butter Booth Dr Lovett, Funlayo, Elitza Barzakova, Winfrey Owusu leaving the Convention Center after a long day at the Booth. My darling Shola is not most of the shots because he is the unofficial photographer. Read Full Story
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists California Chapter Suppliers' Day 2009 is a bi-annual West Coast Show. The 2-day event from October 22-23, 2009 is a networking platform for meeting with over 1,000 of the most innovative R&D Chemists, formulators, entrepreneurs, executives, manufacturers, retailers and distributors covering the western United States. Shea Radiance-AgroBotanicals will be attending the event with USAID/West African Trade Hub to:
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What: Bourbon Vanilla Shea Body Butter ($18)
Why: It uses 40% organic shea butter to moisturize deep into the skin. It actually penetrates below the epidermis. This is one strong body butter and it...
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Shea Butter is my absolute favorite beauty product. Why you ask?? It's because of its versatility and many uses. I happen to use this gift from nature on every part of my body. I put it through my hair to increase softness; I use it on my body as a moisturizer and even on my lips when they are chapped. I also love to mix numerous concoctions with essential oils such as rosemary and peppermint to massage and stimulate my scalp. If you want to try this jewel of a product, make sure you get 100... Read Full Story
By Dandee Man Jr. Did you know that Shea butter found in moisturizing lotions truly has healing power? This butter is non-toxic, organic, and when left in its natural form can be used for cooking. Lotions containing Shea butter are famous for making the skin feel and look younger. Lotions containing Shea butter act as a natural skin rejuvenating product, it is so safe that you can even music on babies, people with skin conditions, on wounds, ulcers even extra dry skin. Shea butter has also... Read Full Story
Did you know that unrefined shea butter is
edible? In the shea growing regions of West Africa, shea butter is used
as a cooking oil. We all know that Europeans make some of the finest
chocolates, did you know that a certain amount of shea butter is used
as a substitute for Cocoa in these exquisite treats? Asia is catching on and Shea Butter is used
as a margerine substitute. If it's good enough to eat, it's certainly wholesome enough to pamper your skin.
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And to get the process started I ordered the following products today:
Unrefined Shea butter:
This raw unrefined butter is derived from the vegetable fat of the Karite Tree. The first choice in natural skin care and fine body care products, this butter forms a breathable, water-resistant film and is the leading natural product for moisturizing. A wonderful base for cosmetic recipes or used as a stand alone application, this comes highly recommended for those concerned about... Read Full Story
This light and soothing facial lotion is designed for allergy-prone and highly sensitive skin. Shea Butter Lotion is expertly formulated with a minimum number of genuine natural ingredients. The lotion provides soothing, smoothing, and moisturizing support. Shea Butter lotion smoothes and moisturizes, making the skin soft and elastic. Calms and soothes irritated skin patches. Like all products produced by Martina Gebhardt, the lotion is free of synthetic preservatives, surfactants, mineral... Read Full Story
The traditional peoples of West Africa, know the healing and anti inflammation properties of Shea Butter. In many villages in eastern Nigeria, when kids play soccer at school, the first line of defense against muscle fatigue is (okuma) shea butter rub. It is wonderful to be able to use natural remedies from nature. Older people with and arthritis and joint aches, ease the pain by rubbing raw shea butter on the joint area.
Scientific research now confirms what our elders have known... Read Full Story
We had a wonderful time at the Takoma Park Festival this weekend. For those who do not live in the Washington DC metropolitan area, Takoma Park is a wonderful little enclave that boasts of a very diverse group of citizens from ex hippies, Baby boomers, Gen Xers, Young families and a diverse group of people from every conceivable corner of the world.
We had a great time meeting lots of interesting people at our booth. Lot's of Peace Corpers who had worked in Africa... Read Full Story
