Shea butter, also known as karité butter, is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It has been used for centuries in African skincare and has gained popularity worldwide for its remarkable properties and skin benefits. 
Shea butter is a solid fat at room temperature but melts upon contact with the skin, making it easy to apply and absorb.  It typically has a creamy, off-white color and a nutty, earthy aroma, which varies depending on its refinement level.

Properties and Skin Benefits:

Emollient and moisturizing: Shea butter is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid, stearic acid, and linoleic acid, providing intense moisturization and forming a protective barrier on the skin to retain moisture.
Anti-inflammatory: It contains compounds like cinnamic acid and lupeol that possess anti-inflammatory properties, aiding in soothing and calming irritated skin.
Nourishing: Shea butter is abundant in vitamins A and E, which nourish and replenish the skin, promoting a healthy and radiant complexion.

Natural UV protection: It offers a low level of sun protection (SPF around 6-10) due to its cinnamic acid content, making it a gentle option for sun-exposed skin.
Vitamin A: Shea butter's vitamin A content helps stimulate collagen production and supports skin cell regeneration, promoting a more youthful appearance.
Vitamin E: This potent antioxidant helps protect the skin from free radicals and environmental stressors, reducing the signs of aging.
Deep hydration: Shea butter's emollient properties make it effective in moisturizing and softening dry, rough, and chapped skin.
Soothing and healing: Its anti-inflammatory compounds aid in relieving skin irritation and promoting the healing of minor wounds and burns.
Anti-aging: The vitamins and antioxidants in shea butter contribute to its anti-aging benefits, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Skin protection: Shea butter's natural SPF and antioxidant content help shield the skin from UV damage and environmental pollutants.

Aloe Vera is known for its anti-inflammatory, calming and skin soothing properties. It is rich in vitamins A, C, E, B, B12, folic acid, and choline, it is high in antioxidants which helps rejuvenate skin. With these incredible healing properties, aloe enhances the nourishing properties of our products and provides additional hydration and calming properties for sensitive skin.

Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) is a tropical fruit native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is closely related to cacao and is known for its creamy white pulp with a pleasant aroma and sweet taste.

Properties and Skin Benefits:

Antioxidant-rich: Cupuaçu is abundant in polyphenols and flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants, protecting the skin from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Emollient and moisturising: The fruit contains essential fatty acids like oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids, which help lock in moisture and maintain skin hydration.
Anti-inflammatory: Cupuaçu possesses anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe and calm irritated skin, reducing redness and inflammation.
Regenerative: The fruit's properties support skin cell regeneration, aiding in skin repair and reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Vitamin C: Cupuaçu is a good source of vitamin C, which contributes to collagen production, promoting skin elasticity and firmness.
Vitamin E: The fruit contains vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from damage and helps maintain its health.

Skin Benefits:
Hydration: Cupuaçu is an effective emollient, making it ideal for hydrating dry and dehydrated skin, leaving it soft and supple.
Nourishment: The essential fatty acids in Cupuaçu contribute to skin nourishment, enhancing its natural radiance.
Anti-aging: Its antioxidant content helps fight signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, supporting a more youthful appearance.
Skin protection: Cupuaçu's antioxidants and vitamins shield the skin from environmental stressors and UV damage, improving overall skin health.

Mango butter, also known as mango kernel fat or mango seed oil, is a natural butter extracted from the seeds of ripe mango fruits. It has a soft and creamy texture with a mild mango scent.

Mango butter is a yellowish-white or cream-colored solid at room temperature. When applied to the skin, it melts easily, making it easy to spread and absorb.

Properties and Skin Benefits:
Emollient: Mango butter is an excellent emollient, meaning it forms a protective barrier on the skin's surface, sealing in moisture and preventing water loss.
Rich in fatty acids: It contains a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, such as stearic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid, which contribute to its nourishing properties.
Vitamins and antioxidants: Mango butter is a source of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as antioxidants, which help protect the skin from oxidative stress and free radical damage.

Skin Benefits:

Deep moisturization: Mango butter's emollient properties help provide intense hydration, making it beneficial for dry, rough, and flaky skin.
Soothing and healing: It can help soothe and heal irritated or inflamed skin, making it suitable for sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
Anti-aging: The vitamins and antioxidants in mango butter contribute to its anti-aging benefits by promoting skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin tone improvement: Mango butter's regular use may help improve the skin's texture and tone, leaving it smooth and even.