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Shea Butter – Made in Egypt

Shea Butter – Made in Egypt

Regular price $12.00 USD
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From the savanna lands of Africa, shea butter is churned from the nuts of the karite tree, a tree so revered that local tradition forbids cutting it down. The result is a rich, ivory balm that melts on contact with skin, carrying a soft, nutty warmth. Egyptian apothecaries have long prized such dense plant butters for shielding skin against desert sun and dry winds.

Energetic profile: Deeply grounding and nourishing, with a warm, enveloping quality. It creates a feeling of being wrapped and protected, like a soft cloak against the elements — comforting, steady, and quietly luxurious.

Traditional uses: Long treasured for softening rough elbows, knees, and heels, for comforting dry winter skin, and as a base for handmade balms and hair treatments. Many people enjoy it as an everyday body butter and as a protective layer before time outdoors.

How to use: Warm a small amount between your palms until it melts, then massage into skin or hair ends. A little goes a long way. For external use.

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