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Marrickville NSW 2204
Categories Raw Materials & Cosmetic Ingredients Butters Sheanut Nilotica Butter Unrefined - Butters 100 g Sheanut Nilotica Butter Unrefined
Product Description
Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Sheanut Nilotica Butter)
Botanical Name: Vitellaria paradoxa ssp nilotica
Country of Origin: East Africa
Extraction Method: The Kernels are extracted from the Shea Fruit, the Kernels are then boiled and cracked. The dry nuts are then crushed, roasted, milled and kneaded into a crude butter.
Plant part: Seeds.
Type of agriculture: Wild harvested.
Features: A traditional African product handcrafted by local women for generations, this butter has gained popularity in cosmetic applications. Sheanut Nilotica Butter is often described as being softer, creamier, and having a milder scent compared to Shea butter from West Africa. It has a lower melting point, which means it tends to melt at lower temperatures, making it easier to apply to the skin and hair. This smooth and creamy butter allows you to create nourishing treatments with a delightful aroma. Rich in unsaponifiables, it boasts exceptional regenerative and soothing properties, effectively helping to combat the signs of ageing. Well known to be loaded with vitamins A, E, and F, it promotes collagen production and is considered one of the finest skin-nourishing ingredients, making it a favourite in body butters and massages due to its excellent skin-melting properties.
Properties/Benefits: Sheanut Nilotica Butter boasts an array of skin-loving constituents, including Palmitic acid (C16:0) and Stearic acid (C18:0) that contribute to its creamy texture and emollient properties, ensuring deep hydration and skin softening. Its high Oleic acid (C18:1) content makes it an excellent choice for moisturisation, imparting a healthy glow, and promoting skin regeneration. Additionally, the presence of Linoleic acid (C18:2) adds to its appeal by aiding in skin barrier maintenance and overall skin health.
Fatty Acid Profile:
- Oleic acid C18:1 (an omega-9): 30% to 65%
- Linoleic acid C18:2 (an omega-6): 2% to 10%
- Palmitic acid C16:0: 3% to 7%
- Stearic C18:0: 25-47%
- Arachidic acid C20:0: Up to 2%
Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow soft butter
Texture: The texture of Sheanut Nilotica Butter can be described as rich, creamy, and exceptionally smooth. It has a luxurious and velvety feel, making it easy to apply and massage into the skin. When applied, it melts effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling soft, supple, and well-nourished without a heavy or greasy residue.
Common Uses:
- Moisturisers and Body Butters
- Lip Balms
- Massage Oils
- Hair Care
- Face Creams
- Soap Making
- Scar and Stretch Mark Creams
- Sunscreen
- Anti-Ageing Products
- Shaving Creams
- Natural Deodorants
Recommended Usage: Up to 100% as supplied
Did you know? Shea Nilotica (Vitellaria Nilotica) is a subspecies of the Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) and is primarily found in the Nile River Valley region of East Africa, including countries like Uganda and South Sudan. Shea Nilotica trees are known for their relatively smaller size compared to the Shea trees found in West Africa. They typically grow to be around 15 to 20 feet tall, while Shea trees in West Africa can reach heights of up to 50 feet or more. This smaller size makes Shea Nilotica trees more accessible for harvesting, as the nuts can be collected without the need for large-scale commercial equipment. This has led to a greater degree of manual and community-based harvesting of Shea Nilotica nuts by local women in East Africa, contributing to the sustainable and empowering aspect of its production.
Suggested Storage: Store at temperature <20°C (refrigerate if in warmer climates) in closed container and protected from direct sunlight
100% true to the Botanical Name, GMO free, Non-Radiated, Preservative Free, Vegan Friendly, Petrochemical Free, Non-Nanoparticle, Plastic Bead Free
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