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  • How is shea nut oil made?
  • The process of making Shea Nut Oil is similar to the production process of other fractionated carrier oils. The raw Shea Butter pressed from the Shea nut undergoes a process known as fractionation, which allows its liquid oil (the 'olein') to separate from the heavier components (the 'stearin').
  • Are shea nuts common in West-Africa?
  • Shea nuts are very common in West-Africa. Nigeria is the main producer, contributing around 450,000 metric tons per year. However, Nigeria is not the main exporter of the nuts.
  • Where does shea butter come from?
  • Shea nuts are harvested from wild Shea trees across the sub-Sahelian savannah from West Africa to Uganda in the east. Shea butter is mostly Oleic and Stearic plant oils which come from the kernel of the Shea tree nut which are collected from wild trees across the sub-Sahelian savannah. The Oleic oils are soft and easily absorbed by the skin.
  • How to melt a shea nut?
  • FUNCTION: In all cases, melt completely by rubbing smoothly in your hands before application until butter is perfectly liquid. We can supply all kinds of Shea Nuts with best quality, competitive price and prompt shipment for you.
  • What is shea butter used for?
  • Shea butter is widely used to moisturise and protect natural African hair from breakage. It can be applied to the scalp and to seal in moisture in dry hair. It also makes it easier to comb. A little goes a long way! The Shea Butter Co was started in Durban in 2022 to bring the best natural Shea Butter to South Africans at the best prices available.
  • Is shea butter oleic or stearic?
  • Shea butter is mostly Oleic and Stearic plant oils which come from the kernel of the Shea tree nut which are collected from wild trees across the sub-Sahelian savannah. The Oleic oils are soft and easily absorbed by the skin. The Stearic oils are solid, like bees wax.