Shea Butter

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Shea butter is obtained from the Karite tree. The dry savannah areas in Africa are home to the Karite tree, which produces the shea nut as its fruit. The trees begin to bear fruit when it reaches about 20 years of age, and continues to do for another 250 years. The seed of the nut is extracted and then sun dried, before they are crushed to draw its oils - shea butter.

Shea butter is widely used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties. It is known for its capabilities to heal scars and wounds. Skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis can be relieved as well. Shea butter not only moisturizes, it is able to combat wrinkles by regenerating cells with the presence of vitamins A and E. Another component in shea butter, cinnamic acid, naturally acts as a defense against ultraviolet rays.

C'est Naturel carries several items containing shea butter:
1. Body whips
2. Ultimate Body Lotion
3. Lavish Body Balm