Shea Butter is expeller pressed from the kernel of the shea tree (Butyrospemem Parkii). It is grown wildly and cultivated in Sudan and West Africa.  It is Refined, Bleached and Deodorized.  However the particular strength of shea butter lies in its unsaponifiables content which gives it very good soothing and extra sun protection properties.  The high content of Cinnamic Acid gives shea butter its healing properties for the skin. It is considered Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Glutamate Free, and BSE Free, No Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Oils, No Preservatives.
Best if used within 24 months of the manufacture date.