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Grade A Fair Trade Shea Butter 1 lb
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Do you know about Shea Butter ?
BIO-ACTIVE GRADES of SHEA BUTTER
Shea Butter comes in different grades:
GradeA;
Grade B;
Grade C;
Grade D;
or Grade F.
When laboratory analysis is done, grade is determined by the presence or absence of various nutrients. Grade A is the highest and best quality for cosmetics and personal industry. Grade D is the lowest grade missing most of the valuable nutrients. The highest grades are awarded to those butters with the largest Bio-active fraction (5% and above), a good safety screen, and rancidity value below 10. To that end, only the best preparation of unrefined shea butter can earn the Grade A status. Because of the limited amount of the Bio-active fraction preserved during the refining process, refined Shea Butter scores are typically grade C, sometimes Grade D, but never Grade A. and rarely Grade B.
Grade F is reserved for Shea Butter not fit for human use. Grade F Shea is contaminated by microorganisms (such as mold, yeast or coliform bacteria) or contaminated with heavy metals (such as lead or mercury and is the cheapest to buy.
You get what you pay for
Even though I keep pricing as low as I can, there is always someone out there selling shea butter for a lower price. This can be because of several reasons:
The manufacturer is not practicing fair trade.
The quality is not the same as mine.
The shea butter is not fresh anymore and needs to be sold before its bad.
The manufacturer does not use fresh clean water for production,
You get what you pay for - you might find a better price, but if quality is important to you, our products are what you have been looking for.
Records available show that, as far back as 1728, shea butter was considered a highly prized medicinal substance in many parts of Africa.Shea butter is unique because of its high fraction, about 8%, which contains medicinal properties. It is known to be naturally rich in Vitamins A, E, and F, as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and E help to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin. They also provide skin collagen, which assists with wrinkles and other signs of aging. Vitamin F contains essential fatty acids, and helps protect and revitalize damaged skin and hair. Shea butter is an intense moisturizer for dry skin, and is a wonderful product for revitalizing dull or dry skin on the body or scalp. It promotes skin renewal, increases circulation, and accelerates wound healing. It is also beneficial for the treatment of many different conditions. Shea butter is used for protection against sunburns, and post sun-exposure products. It is very effective in the treatment of aging or scaly skin, useful in the prevention of chapping, and can also be used against scalp dryness.
BIO-ACTIVE GRADES of SHEA BUTTER
Shea Butter comes in different grades:
GradeA;
Grade B;
Grade C;
Grade D;
or Grade F.
When laboratory analysis is done, grade is determined by the presence or absence of various nutrients. Grade A is the highest and best quality for cosmetics and personal industry. Grade D is the lowest grade missing most of the valuable nutrients. The highest grades are awarded to those butters with the largest Bio-active fraction (5% and above), a good safety screen, and rancidity value below 10. To that end, only the best preparation of unrefined shea butter can earn the Grade A status. Because of the limited amount of the Bio-active fraction preserved during the refining process, refined Shea Butter scores are typically grade C, sometimes Grade D, but never Grade A. and rarely Grade B.
Grade F is reserved for Shea Butter not fit for human use. Grade F Shea is contaminated by microorganisms (such as mold, yeast or coliform bacteria) or contaminated with heavy metals (such as lead or mercury and is the cheapest to buy.
You get what you pay for
Even though I keep pricing as low as I can, there is always someone out there selling shea butter for a lower price. This can be because of several reasons:
The manufacturer is not practicing fair trade.
The quality is not the same as mine.
The shea butter is not fresh anymore and needs to be sold before its bad.
The manufacturer does not use fresh clean water for production,
You get what you pay for - you might find a better price, but if quality is important to you, our products are what you have been looking for.
Records available show that, as far back as 1728, shea butter was considered a highly prized medicinal substance in many parts of Africa.Shea butter is unique because of its high fraction, about 8%, which contains medicinal properties. It is known to be naturally rich in Vitamins A, E, and F, as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and E help to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin. They also provide skin collagen, which assists with wrinkles and other signs of aging. Vitamin F contains essential fatty acids, and helps protect and revitalize damaged skin and hair. Shea butter is an intense moisturizer for dry skin, and is a wonderful product for revitalizing dull or dry skin on the body or scalp. It promotes skin renewal, increases circulation, and accelerates wound healing. It is also beneficial for the treatment of many different conditions. Shea butter is used for protection against sunburns, and post sun-exposure products. It is very effective in the treatment of aging or scaly skin, useful in the prevention of chapping, and can also be used against scalp dryness.
