shea butter  

Traditional uses of Shea Butter
Before 100% Pure African Shea Butter was introduced to the world, it was used for many other purposes besides cosmetics. Traditional healers have used shea butter for centuries to treat their patients. Shea butter is also used during certain traditional ceremonies to prepare certain dishes. It is also used for spiritual cleansing.

Despite its popularity today, traditional uses of shea butter are being preserved because a vast number of people in Africa and elsewhere around the world are using African shea butter for its intended purposes. In some households, shea butter is used to prepare dishes. Many people from all walks of life have used unrefined African shea butter for their skin & hair. They have experienced the benefits of shea butter first hand.

My mother first learnt of shea butter when she went to Africa a few years back. She thinks it's really good and has been asking me to use it. I haven't personally used any shea butter ...so won't be able to tell if it really helps. But my mom says it really makes the skin soft and smooth...I'm not sure about the hair part. I don't think she's using products with shea butter but shea butter as it is (that is what I was given to understand).