Shea Butter is expeller pressed from the fruit seeds of the Bulyrospermum Parkii tree, or African Karite tree.
A few of Shea Butter's qualities are as follows:
- is a cream color with a slightly nutty aroma.
- rich in Vitamins A, E & F.
- this soap making oil forms a breathable barrier that protects the skin from harsh elements.
- helpful on dry, mature skin and wrinkles.
- absorbs easily and is great for damage skin and hair.
- promotes skin regeneration.
- good for rashes, itches, eczema, burns and bites.
- add to the base oils or superfat with 1 tsp. or 5 ml. per one pound of soap.
This oil can be added to the base oils at the start of the soap making process or as a superfatting nutrient just before you add the essential oil and additives.
The chart below shows the approximate percentages of fatty acids present in Rosehip Seed Oil.
| Lauric | Myristic | Palmitic | Stearic | Ricinoleic | Oleic | Linoleic | Linolenic |
| 5 | 40 | 48 | 6 | ||||
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| Cleansing | |||||||
| Full Lather | F/L | ||||||
| Stable Lather | |||||||
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This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.