SHEA OIL Moisturizing, restorative and protective Shea oil is undoubtedly a miraculous oil for moisturizing skin thirsty from everyday stresses. Extracted from the magic nut of the shea tree, it is irreplaceable in the traditions of West Africa, Shea oil is a concentrate of the active ingredients of shea butter. It is composed of essential fatty acids and very rich in vitamins A and E. Particularly recommended to hydrate, nourish, soften and tone; it softens and strenghen the skin and hair in depth. It is suitable for the whole family and is ideal for dry skin and hair. The botanical minute This tree can live from 200 to 300 years. It is only after 18 years that Shea butter begins to flower. It produces fruits, shea nuts. They are used to produce butters and oils. Shea oil is distinguished from butter by its texture. It is liquid, while the butter is solid. The oil is obtained from Shea butter. It is filtered at very low temperature in order to recover only the oil during fractionation. This is the separation of "stearin " (solid part) and olein (liquid part) from the butter.
