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Does anyone have any knowledge of Shea Butter? The ingredient list simply says 100% Shea Butter. I have absolutely no knowledge of it and wonder about benefits/disadvantages. I don't want to compare the two to her, I just want to offerher somethingto try in place of it.


Thanks!Edited by: Kiana's Mom

Arbonne uses Shea butter in


- Arbonne Baby Care Body Lotion
- Arbonne Baby Care Body Oil
- Arbonne Baby Care Herbal Diaper Rash Ointment
- Arbonne Baby Care Sunscreen SPF 30+
- Bio-Matte® Oil Free Moisture for Night
- Moisture Cream Normal to Dry
- Moisture Cream Normal to Oily


... and the Ginger Citrus Body Butter from last holiday season, if you can get your hands on some.

Thanks! I am assuming that these are all better than straight Shea butter because of the proprietary formulas and synergistic qualities, correct? My friend uses straight shea butter for everything. Edited by: Kiana's Mom

Shea Butter is obtained from the seed of the Karite Tree (Butyrospermum Parkii) common to West Africa. From these seeds a soft, pliant "butter" is expeller pressed without the use of solvents, making it suitable for use in soaps, cosmetics, toiletries and OTC Pharmaceuticals. The Natural (Unrefined) grade of Shea Butter is filtered to remove only particulate matter. The Ultra Refined™ grade of Shea Butter is deodorized and filtered using natural clays to render a "butter" which is nearly white and odorless, better suited for use in high end cosmetics and toiletries. Shea Butter is well known to assist cutaneous dryness (i.e. dermatitis and dermatoses, eczema, solar erythema and burns). Shea Butter melts at skin temperatures, making it ideal for lip and body balms as well as bar soaps, lotions and skin creams.

Thanks!