Out Of Africa - Shea Butter Pure, Natural, Unrefined Vanilla - 8 Oz. (227G) Out Of Africa Shea Butter Pure, Natural, Unrefined Vanilla Is Fresh And Authentic Grade Aaa. It Helps To Protect, Rebalance, And Rejuvenate All Skin Types. Enriched With Antioxidants And Vitamins A, E, F, This Multitasking Powerhouse Helps With Dryness, Wrinkles, Stretch Marks, Psoriasis, And Eczema. Use On Any Topical Surface Including Skin, Nails, And Even Hair! Out Of Africa Shea Butter Is Hand Harvested In West Africa.Ultra Moisturizing Vegan No Parabens, Phthalates, Mineral Oil, Or Gluten Helps Prevent Or Reduce Wrinkles, Dryness, Stretch Marks, Psoriasis, Eczema Use On Any Topical Body Surface Including Skin, Nails, Hair What Is Shea Butter Shea Butter Is An All-Natural Product. It Is A Creamy-Colored Fatty Substance Made From The Nuts Of Karite Nut Trees (Butyrospermum Parkii Or "Butter Seed") That Grow Wild In The Savannah Regions Of West And East Africa. While Shea Butter Has A Wide Variety Of Applications, It Is Most Well Known For Its Exceptional Dermatological And Cosmetic Healing Properties.Considered The "Women'S Gold" Of Africashea Butter Is Often Referred To As "Women'S Gold" Because So Many Young Women Are Employed In The Production Of Shea Butter. In Many Parts Of West Africa, Destruction Of Shea Trees Is Prohibited Because The Karite Nut Is Such A Valuable Source Of Food, Medicine And Income For The Population.How Is Shea Butter Made?Shea Nuts Are Extracted From The Fruit By Crushing And Boiling. Shea Nuts Are Picked, Cracked, Grilled And Pounded To Extract The Butter Which Is Then Boiled In Water Until The Fresh Shea Butter Rises To The Surface. It Is Then Scooped Into Gourds And Left To Cool And Set. Although These Artisanal Methods Result In Smaller Output, No Chemicals Or Synthetic Agents Are Needed At Any Stage. Shea Butter May Also Be Extracted By Pressing In An Expeller Type Press Which Cuts 3-5 Hours Off The Extraction Time. Again, No Chemicals . Imported from USA.