An curved arrow pointing right. Women in Ghana have been turning shea nuts into butter for centuries. People across Africa have used it for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 ...

is a vital component of agroforestry systems in West Africa, providing economic benefits through the production of shea butter, which is increasingly sought after in global markets. This tree not ...

Derived from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) from Africa, shea butter has been used for centuries as a natural ingredient to nourish and enhance the skin and hair.