Shea butter is nutrient-rich cosmetic butter that contains significant amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Shea butter's many benefits for hair and its ability to address major hair concerns make it a popular ingredient in both hair care products and DIY treatments.
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Read on to see why you need shea butter in your life, how to whip it up, and what other ingredients to add for ultimate love for your locks.
Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the Shea tree or Karite tree (also known as Tree of Life), which originates from West Africa. Most of the world's shea butter still comes from this region and the butter is therefore also called African shea butter.
Although it first gained popularity in the Western world as an ingredient for natural hair products, shea butter has quickly become a popular ingredient for all segments of the beauty industry. It is now used in hair products regardless of hair texture, and is also commonly found in skin care products.
