Shea butter (Karite), refined 100 g

Synonyms: Shea Butter
Color: white to creamy.
Appearance: solid
Melting point: 34.4 oC

Physical and chemical parameters:
Acid number ( Mg KOH/g): 0.1
Peroxide number (Meq O2/kg): 0.3
Iodine number:  61,5

Fatty acid compounds:
Palmitic acid % - 4.8
Stearic acid % - 42.2
Oleic acid % - 44.6
Linoleic acid % - 5.9
Arachinic acid % - 1.4

Shea butter is native to the African continent and is extracted from the pulp of the seeds of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii), which grows over a wide area from Senegal to Nigeria. The fruits of the shea tree resemble the shape of small avocados, which have a very pleasant flavor. The tree is a long-lived tree - its average age is about 300 years. The karite fruit consists of 50 percent oil, the healing and cosmetic properties of which have been known to the peoples of Africa for many millennia.

Shea butter is a thick oil with a light creamy color, consisting mainly of triglycerides (up to 80%) and unsaponifiable fats (up to 17%)
Unsaponifiable fats up to 17% (mainly caristerols)

The unsaponifiable fats that make up the oil exhibit regenerating properties and actively stimulate collagen synthesis. In addition, they have excellent sun protection properties and are natural UV filters. These properties allow using karite oil as an active component in programs for sensitive and damaged skin, in regenerating and anti-age programs and preparations. Also, the triglycerides in the composition of karite oil affect the barrier properties of the skin.

Karite oil for fading skin

As a self-applied preparation, karite oil is used for massage in anti-aging programs. Regular use of karite oil improves complexion, thickens skin texture, improves tone and elasticity, helps to reduce the depth of wrinkles. There is a pronounced regenerating effect, possibly related to the action of unsaponifiable fats, which activate the synthesis of collagen. Karite oil is also included in active creams for age skin care.

Skin protection and regeneration

Karite oil is widely used to eliminate flakiness and “tightness” of the skin, eliminate the effects of burns, reduce scars and scars. As early as 1940, many scientific observations have confirmed that people who use shea butter suffer almost no skin diseases, and their skin is amazingly smooth and supple.

Moisturizing

When karite oil is applied to the skin, the moisturizing effect reaches its maximum after 1 h and lasts for about 8 h. The oil moisturizes the upper layers of the epidermis, stimulates regeneration processes and protects the skin from the external negative impact of environmental factors.

Action of karite oil

• protection
• natural UV filter
• moisturizing
• stimulation of regenerative processes
• elimination of dryness and irritation
• premature aging prevention
• skin tone and firmness improvement
• vitamin saturation
   

Use of karite oil in cosmetics

Thanks to its unique composition and combination of unsaponifiable fats and essential triglycerides of fatty acids, karite oil is an excellent active ingredient for cosmetic preparations. The oil in its pure form is well applied and perfectly absorbed into the skin, leaving a pleasant feeling of smoothness and softness on the skin. When massaging, the oil glides wonderfully and does not leave a feeling of greasiness and stickiness on the skin after the procedure.

Storage: in a tightly closed dark container no higher than +18 ° C