Shea Hand Cream in a Bottle

Organic Shea Butter

Shea Butter is a traditional source of nourishment, it has been used for centuries to treat burns, blemishes, eczema, wrinkles, stretch marks and other minor skin ailments.  It is rich in Vitamins A and E and gentle enough to moisturize the entire body, including babies and those with sensitive skin.  It also helps to stimulate cellular regeneration and growth.  It is highly moisturising and protective having mild anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter has been used for centuries to help keep the skin soft and supple and has been called 'the ultimate moisturiser'. It’s excellent for use on very dry, dehydrated and chapped skin as it moisturises, soothes and protects. It’s also a natural source of Vitamin E. Cocoa Butter melts on skin contact and is absorbed slowly by the skin, so forms a barrier, helping to prevent itchiness caused by conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is an excellent supplement for your skin, it contains Vitamin E, which helps to provide an intensive moisturizing effect for your face and body and revitalises your skin. It absorbs easily into your skin without feeling greasy; it is excellent to use on very dry skin, making your skin soft and smooth.

Safflower Oil

Safflower oil contains up to 80% linoliec acid and oleic acid and has a similar profile to sunflower oil.  It is useful for helping to restructure and moisturise the skin and a good choice for formulations for eczema and rough skin.  The oil has a very thin consistency and is a rather dry oil that is absorbed by the skin easily.

Cherry Kernel Oil

Cherry kernel oil is a stable, emollient oil, high in oleic acid, vitamin A and natural tocopherols. Cherry kernel oil also contains natural antioxidants, alpha, delta and gamma tocopherols plus vitamins A & E

Plum Kernel Oil

Pressed from the pits inside plum kernels, this emollient oil has a complex fragrance with fruity top notes and hints of almond and marzipan. It is high in Linoleic and Oleic fatty acids, vitamins A and E and beta-Sitosterol. Plum Kernel oil helps prevent collagen degeneration. It is easily absorbed and leaves no greasy residue. It imparts a silky feel to the skin and hair and is perfect for dry and mature skin.