Sustainable Shea Butter by Alaffia
by Justin Thomas, Virginia on 08.27.05
Alaffia is a company that is focused on producing fairtraded, sustainably grown, unrefined shea butter. Shea butter is the oil from the nuts of wild shea trees scattered throughout the wooded savanna of West and Central Africa. It has become a popular skin care ingredient. Alaffia has direct involvement in the entire process – from gathering the wild shea nuts and crafting the butter, to distribution locally and abroad - their employees receive fair and steady incomes.
The are also part of the Empowerment Alliance, which means that 10% of sales will go directly back to our community in the form of community enhancement projects. Besides unrefined shea butters, Alaffia offers soaps, lotions and cream made with it.
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If you wish to learn more about shea butter, I suggest you consult the (2006) Edition of Shea the Butter HandBook. The Handbook was written by Dr. Samuel Hunter, a Physician and Biochemist. Dr. Hunter, has unraveled the clinical mysteries of this magnificent oil. The explanations and discussions are presented in layman terms for everyone to understand. This is the most comprehensive document currently available on shea butter. In addition to important topics on shea butter you also will find answers for many of your questions about shea butter. This easy to read book provides the reader a very clear understanding of shea butter. When you reach the end of the book if you desire you can take the very popular Shea Technician Exam. Those who pass the exam (i.e. score at least 90 %) are awarded the distinguished appointment of Certified Shea Technician. To get your personal copy of the handbook GO TO; http://www.sheainstitute.com/workbook.html
This book is a must for anyone who buys, sells or uses Shea Butter.
J.T., Atlanta Ga, Shea Butter aficionado