shea the love
we use 100% organic, unrefined shea butter handmade by the women in Ghana, Africa.
it is our commitment to use their shea butter in all our products.
it is our commitment to use their shea butter in all our products.
what is shea butter?
what is shea butter?
Shea (pronounced sh-ay) butter is native to Africa, and is fat extracted from shea tree nuts.
Since ancient times, shea butter has been used for beauty. It is said that Cleopatra had clay jars full of shea butter for her own use!
Did you know shea butter can also be used for cooking? honest & gentle uses pure, organic shea butter that is so good, it can even be eaten on its own!
Since ancient times, shea butter has been used for beauty. It is said that Cleopatra had clay jars full of shea butter for her own use!
Did you know shea butter can also be used for cooking? honest & gentle uses pure, organic shea butter that is so good, it can even be eaten on its own!
made by women in Ghana, Africa
Our supplier pays at least 20% above market rate to the hardworking local women who make this high-quality organic, unrefined shea butter.
The proceeds go to developing women's status in the community and improving their accessibility to education and healthcare.
The shea butter we use is Community-Certified Fair Trade, awarded upon yearly reviews with the local women.
The proceeds go to developing women's status in the community and improving their accessibility to education and healthcare.
The shea butter we use is Community-Certified Fair Trade, awarded upon yearly reviews with the local women.
made by women in Ghana, Africa
why is shea butter good?
why is shea butter good?
Shea butter is rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins.
Being an excellent moisturiser, shea butter works wonders on dry and dull skin, to restore moisture to optimal levels. It helps to ease inflammation on sensitive skin, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and so on.
Shea butter also has anti-aging properties, thanks to its high levels of antioxidants, - your help in your quest for youthful skin.
The goodness of shea cannot be underestimated.
Being an excellent moisturiser, shea butter works wonders on dry and dull skin, to restore moisture to optimal levels. It helps to ease inflammation on sensitive skin, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and so on.
Shea butter also has anti-aging properties, thanks to its high levels of antioxidants, - your help in your quest for youthful skin.
The goodness of shea cannot be underestimated.
how is our shea butter made?
1) Shea fruit, that is fallen, is picked, cleaned, dried and husked
2) Seeds are crushed and gently roasted
3) Seeds are crushed again, this time releasing the oil
4) Water is added to the shea oil mixture
5) Mixture is whipped and churned by hand. early-stage shea butter is formed
6) Early-stage shea butter is cooked, strained and left to cool and solidify
2) Seeds are crushed and gently roasted
3) Seeds are crushed again, this time releasing the oil
4) Water is added to the shea oil mixture
5) Mixture is whipped and churned by hand. early-stage shea butter is formed
6) Early-stage shea butter is cooked, strained and left to cool and solidify
how is our shea butter made?
the impact
women
women 
When we use shea butter, we facilitate job creation among the local women. With an income, it unlocks opportunities for them and their communities.
Not only would they be able to support themselves and their families financially, the benefits would also flow over into other important areas.
in patriarchal Ghana, we believe this would grant the women a louder voice.
Not only would they be able to support themselves and their families financially, the benefits would also flow over into other important areas.
in patriarchal Ghana, we believe this would grant the women a louder voice.
education
education 
To help girls in secondary and tertiary schools, our supplier works with an NGO in Ghana to support their school fees and other educational costs.
For the children of a village, they are helped with the purchase of fabric for uniforms and stationery.
For the children of a village, they are helped with the purchase of fabric for uniforms and stationery.
healthcare
healthcare 
With more jobs created, many poor local women can now afford to buy food, putting them in better health.
At the same time, the women are now able to renew their expired National Health Insurance (NHIS) cards to access basic healthcare.
At the same time, the women are now able to renew their expired National Health Insurance (NHIS) cards to access basic healthcare.
