Astrida Naturals

Pure, unrefined shea butter is a great addition to any soaps, skin and hair care products. Use it in your formulations to reap all the benefits of this natural, healing, moisturizer.

Astrida Naturals sells only fair trade unrefined shea butter. Fairly traded shea butter is obtained from a source that pays the African women who manufacture the shea a fair price for the product. Allowing the women to support themselves, their families, and their communities.

Our Shea Butter is extracted from the Karite (Shea) Nut in Ghana using traditional West African methods that do not utilize chemicals during processing. Because this shea butter is unrefined and that it retains the highest concentration of healing and moisturizing benefits for raw use or in skin and hair care.

To use in formulas heat very slowly in a double boiler to melt. To prevent grittiness cool rapidly or mix well into formulas while still warm.

Please note, this is a natural product. Color variances may occur but this does not in any way affect the quality of the product.

How does Shea Butter benefit my skin and hair?

Regular use of unrefined Shea Butter produces softer, smoother healthier skin and is safe for all skin types. Shea Butter is a natural source of vitamins A, E, and F. These antioxidants help the skin to retain its natural elasticity, absorb moisture from the air, and help prevent premature wrinkles by boosting collagen production.

Shea Butter contains natural UV sun protection that is estimated to be around an SPF 6. Daily use of Shea Butter on the face and body reduces sun exposure, which in turn slows down the rate of aging. Shea Butter also acts as a natural mantle against elements of cigarette smoke, smog and chemical pollutants in the atmosphere.

Shea Butter can also help your hair. It provides moisture to dry or damaged hair from the roots to the very tips, repairing and protecting against weather damage, dryness and brittleness. It also absorbs quickly and completely into the scalp to rehydrate without clogging pores. It is particularly beneficial for processed and heat-treated hair, and is an excellent treatment for dry scalp.