Unrefined versus Refined

Unrefined Shea butter contains a sizeable quantity of unsaponifiable fats, vitamins, and other active elements, which help cell regeneration and capillary circulation. These properties make Unrefined Shea an asset against skin ageing. Unrefined Shea promotes the healing of small wounds, skin cracks and crevices, and skin ulcers. It provides UV protection becuase it contains cinnamic acid. It is good for dry skin and well tolerated by sensitive skin. It is great at preventing stretch marks during pregnancy. Shea butter has a natural, eathy and nutty scent.

Refined Shea butter is white and odorless. It has been refined to remove the natural scent and color. The refining process unfortunately strips natural shea butter of all it's therapeutic properties. It is still a good moisturizer but lacks the healing component. The process under which Shea butter is refined may involve the use of harsh chemicals, such as sodium hydroxide. Refined Shea butter may be aesthetically appealing, but lacking the true moisturizing, healing, and nutritive properties of true traditional shea butter.
The main selling point for unrefined Shea butter is that it has an extended shelf life, a white, uniform color, and no odor.

You be the Judge and decide which of the two is best for you.

Shea Radiance uses only unrerfined shea butter in all its products. Our goal is to provide the dual benefits of moisture and healing in all our skin care products without any additives

Excellent Reasons to Start Using Shea Buttter

1. SHEA BUTTER IS NATURAL AND ORGANIC. NO CHEMICALS OR ADDITIVES

2. SHEA BUTTER IS THE BEST MOISTURIZER. CONTINUED USE MAKES SKIN SOFT SUPPLE AND SMOOTH

3. SHEA BUTTER IS THERAPEUTIC AND PROMOTES HEALING OF SMALL WOUNDS, CRACKED SKIN, DERMATITIS AND ECZEMA

Shea Radiance will be opening for business in the Fall of 2006. We will be featuring Unrefined Shea based products to address both beauty and therapeutic needs.