raw | untouched | natural | pure

100% Shea Butter

soothe | moisturize | protect | heal

Shea butter has been used in Africa for centuries for its healing and moisturizing properties.  In fact, its been said that Cleopatra sent her servants all the way across the desert to pick shea nuts for her personal use.  Fortunately for your skin, shea butter has made its way to the rest of the world.

What is Shea Butter?
Shea butter, sometimes called African Karite Butter, or Butyrosperum Parkii, can only be made in one place - West Africa.  The "butter" comes from the vegetable fat found in the nuts of a highly regarded West African fruit tree called Vitellaria Paradoxa.  The fat is extracted from the shea nuts through vigorous pounding.      

What are some benefits of Shea Butter?
Shea butter is full of ester resins, which is recommended for damaged skin repair and sun protection.  Shea butter has mild UV blocker properties but it is not recommended as your only cream for sun protection.  Shea Butter is rich in Vitamins A, E and F (Vitamin F assists in wound healing and can be effective on eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and dermatosis).  It is the best choice for dry, cracked, rough skin on hands, feet, elbows and your face.

Why is Mystic Rain's shea butter better than shea butters out there? 
Our shea butter is pure and unrefined.  According to the Shea Butter Institute, "Unrefined Shea Butter has the largest healing fraction and contains very special natural ingredients that are ideal for healthier skin."

Unrefined shea butter has not had any oils and fragrances added to it.  It is as pure and untouched as shea butter gets - making it the clear alternative to other creams and lotions.

Mystic Rain's shea butter doesn't sit in a warehouse for months and months.  We buy our shea butter directly from Ghana suppliers every 2 - 3 months so you know you'll get the best quality shea butter when you order from us.

Read the Shea Butter Institute's 21 Reasons to Use Shea Butter.