Shea Butter

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
Hardness
Cleansing
Full Lather				F/L
		Stable Lather
				Conditioning

Here are a few homemade soap recipes that use shea butter:

• Shea Butter Soap



• Cocoa and Shea Butter Soap



• Coffee Soap



• Beer Soap



• Sweet Citrus Honey

This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.