• How is shea nut oil made?
  • The process of making Shea Nut Oil is similar to the production process of other fractionated carrier oils. The raw Shea Butter pressed from the Shea nut undergoes a process known as fractionation, which allows its liquid oil (the ‘olein’) to separate from the heavier components (the ‘stearin’).
  • How are shea nuts processed?
  • Subsequently, the nuts are processed by boiling, roasting, or sun-drying. Boiling in water prevents the shea seeds from germinating and prevents hydrolytic degradation of the extracted shea butter. The boiled shea nuts are sun-dried, and then the dried shea nuts are cracked to obtain the kernels.
  • Where are shea nuts produced in Burkina Faso?
  • The Sissili and Ziro provinces are the most important production centres. Further, shea nuts are the country¡¯s third most important export after cotton and livestock. Since both shea nuts and shea butter are exported in huge quantities from Burkina Faso, their quality is extremely important.
  • What is shea nut carrier oil?
  • Unlike Shea Butter, which remains solid and waxy at room temperature, Shea Nut Carrier Oil has a smooth, velvet-like consistency similar to that of a typical vegetable oil, thus making it easier to use. It also has a milder aroma and is faster-absorbing, nourishing the skin to leave it soft and supple without leaving a greasy finish.
  • What is shea nut oil used for?
  • Used on the skin, scalp, and hair, Shea Nut Oil effectively moisturizes, softens, and soothes, improving the appearance and feel of dry, parched textures. It also absorbs quickly, leaving a non-greasy yet satiny finish to the skin.
  • How do you clean a shea nut?
  • Seed cleaning and conditioning begins with separating the shea fruit pulp from the nut either by fermentation or manually. Subsequently, the nuts are processed by boiling, roasting, or sun-drying. Boiling in water prevents the shea seeds from germinating and prevents hydrolytic degradation of the extracted shea butter.