Transparent. Precise. Crafted for You
Excellence in Every Step
Ethically Sourced
From Harvest to Pure Shea Butter
01.
Wild Trees Grow the Shea Fruits
Shea fruits are harvested from the rare Vitellaria Paradoxa trees, which grow exclusively in parts of Ghana. These trees produce fruits once a year, which fall to the forest floor when ripe.
02.
Gathering Fresh Fruits
Women from local communities in Ghana, gather in small groups to collect the fresh fruits from the forest floor. This is a meticulous process, often compared to a treasure hunt, as the fruits can be hidden in high grass or bushy areas.
03.
Removing the Fruit Flesh
The gathered fruits are promptly processed by removing the flesh, which is either eaten or dried as a healthy snack. The remaining nuts are then washed to reveal a smooth, glossy surface.
04.
Cracking the Nuts
After drying, the nuts are manually cracked to remove the hard shell, revealing the inner kernel. This labor-intensive task is performed by hand, ensuring careful handling to maintain the quality of the kernels.
05.
Sorting and Grading
The cracked kernels are carefully sorted and graded during the drying process. Any kernels with discoloration, cracks, or holes are sorted out to ensure only the highest quality kernels are used.
06.
Drying the Kernels
The selected kernels undergo a thorough drying process. This reduces moisture content, turning the nuts a deep brown color, which is crucial for producing long-lasting, non-oxidizing Shea butter.
07.
Cold Pressing the Kernels
Once dried and inspected, the kernels are fed into our cold press machine. This process extracts the Shea oil while preserving its natural properties. The initial oil is deep reddish-brown due to tiny bits of Shea nut kernels.
08.
Purification Through Filtration
To achieve pure, golden Shea butter, we filter the raw Shea butter twice through increasingly fine filters. The final product is then packed into securely sealed buckets, ready for use.
At Shea Care, we are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of traditional Shea butter production methods while incorporating modern quality controls and sustainability practices. This results in an ethical, environmentally friendly product that nourishes your skin while supporting the communities involved in its creation. Experience the pure, raw, unrefined excellence of Shea Care Shea butter, a skin superfood you can feel good about using.
