Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), traditionally hand-processed by women's cooperatives in West Africa. Rich in stearic and oleic acids, along with unsaponifiable compounds including tocopherols, phytosterols, and triterpenes, it provides exceptional skin barrier repair and anti-inflammatory properties that distinguish it from other plant butters. Formulators prize raw shea butter for its solid-to-liquid phase transition near skin temperature, creating a luxurious melting sensation while delivering long-lasting occlusion and natural UV protection (SPF 3-4).