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--->History

Shea butter has been traded in Africa since Cleopatra's Egypt where it was used to anoint the skin. Traditionally it has been used as both an important food crop and a medicine. The tree is often considered sacred, and shea butter can sustain communities during times of drought.

In recent years, changes in land-use have threatened the long-term survival of the tree. Once protected, shea trees are now being cut down and burned for charcoal. Shea processing is a vital economic activity for women, and it helps to protect the living tree by raising its value.

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--->So Many Uses

Nilotica Shea Butter is a remarkable, all-purpose moisturizer and skin protector, particularly useful on hands and feet, and for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. It leaves the skin feeling soft and well-moisturized yet not greasy.

Nilotica Shea Butter is also effective in treating general dermatitis, rosecea, eczema, dry-skin redness, dry scalp, chapping and sunburn, and for minimizing scarring. It works wonders to keep the skin supple during pregnancy and to prevent stretch marks.

And … it makes a wonderful, non-waxy lip balm for people who like to keep it simple.

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--->Unique

Because of the unique qualities of the nilotica variety, as well as the use of chemical-free processing methods, Nilotica Shea Butter is naturally high in shea olein and therapeutic unsaponifiables, absorbing more readily into the skin.

Apply sparingly; a little goes a long way.

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