2024 February - From Burkina Faso : The Story of Our Shea Butter Collection!

Our supplier sources their shea kernel from Burkina Faso in West Africa and undergo refining at a state-of-the-art eco-refinery in France, ensuring top-tier quality.

 Established in Burkina Faso since 2008, our supplier has created a sustainable and fully integrated supply chain, which commences with the Shea fruit's collection by thousands of local women in rural areas. This commitment transcends operational excellence and extends to community engagement, with our supplier having built lasting, inclusive partnerships with more than 28,000 Shea collectors in the region.

Their emphasis on integrated supply chains at the local level substantially reduces the carbon footprint of their production. Shea, a crucial component of this chain, holds profound social and economic significance in rural areas, where women undertake the important role of harvesting and processing Shea fruit.

Between May and August, they meticulously collect fallen fruit from the ground and proceed through various steps to obtain the precious Shea kernels, involving the removal of the delectable pulp to reveal the nut, which is then boiled, sun-dried, and meticulously shelled. Subsequently, the acquired kernel undergoes further sun-drying before being distributed for sale or transformed into butter. This shea serves as an invaluable additional income source for countless women in rural Burkina Faso, bestowing upon them a newfound sense of economic independence.

• Highly moisturising.

• Rich in fatty acids such as oleic and stearic acids making it effective in softening and smoothing the skin.

• Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.

• Well known to be enriched with vitamins A and E for antioxidant protection.

*Certification number: ACO 10282P
**86% Organic Total & 99% Natural Origin Total