An curved arrow pointing right. When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to ...

Whether it’s shea butter or lesser-known ingredients like moringa, African botanicals have been leading the way in beauty and wellness for centuries. Stylist investigates the superfoods and the ...

Explore the transformative power of West African wellness practices that nourish your body, mind, and soul, inspired by centuries of tradition.

“Shea butter is a solid fat substance from the nuts of shea trees from west Africa. It’s very popular as a body moisturiser amongst the west African community.” “It’s deeply moisturising ...

Farther south in Uganda, Akello pounds and grinds nuts by hand to make silky, luxurious East African shea butter. Across Africa, small businesses and artisans are making some of the world's most ...

Shea butter is a fat derived from the shea kernel of the African shea tree. Pure shea butter is ivory in color and is ...

announced $51 million in cuts from the U.S. African Development Foundation, which included hundreds of thousands of dollars for marketing shea butter and pineapple juice, as well as mango drying ...

There is a lot of information circulating on the internet about the benefits of cocoa and shea butter that has led to confusion and myths about what their main differences are or how to get the ...

Among natural emollients (a substance that softens and hydrates the skin), shea butter and cocoa butter stand out as two of the most popular choices. Shea butter is obtained from the nuts of the ...

This lip balm provides the best of both worlds: an eye-catching shine with a sheer wash of color and lots of hydration. Made from a blend of jojoba oil, argan oil, and shea butter, it features a salve ...