Shea Butter, the main ingredient in Cultured Natural Products, is derived from the fruit nuts of the “Tree of Life,” It is considered “Mother’s Nature’s Conditioner” because of its excellent moisturizing and softening capabilities.
Shea trees can be found growing in the Savanna belt, a region that traders refer to as the “Shea Belt.” This 
region includes countries such as Senegal, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Uganda, Sudan and Ethiopia. Of these, the main Shea nut exporting countries are Ghana and Burkina Faso.
The word Shea is derived from the word S’í, the Bambara name given to the tree in Mali. Africa is the continent origin, and it goes by many other names, including Kade or Kadanya in the Hausa language, Ori in some parts of West Africa, and Karité in the Wolof language of Senegal. “Tree of Life,” a name earned by virtue of its ability to address numerous skin, hair, and health conditions.
Used in hair, Shea Butter moisturizes and nourishes from root to the tip, thereby protecting against dryness and brittleness. It can repair, prevent or reduce damage caused by environmental elements or heat styling. Shea Butter rapidly penetrates the scalp to offer moisturize without leaving a sticky, greasy residue, thereby leaving the scalp free from itchiness, irritation, and dandruff.
As a massage, Shea Butter’s anti-aging and skin-protecting benefits are known to slow the signs and symptoms of maturing skin by supporting skin elasticity and suppleness; boosts collagen production and increases circulation while promoting skin cell regeneration. Shea Butter’s anti-inflammatory properties can also aid to ease joint pain and rheumatism.
Medicinally, Shea Butter makes an ideal post-sun ointment for skin damaged by UV radiation while creating a barrier on skin that protects it from harsh environmental elements such as severe winds and cold temperatures. Shea Butter is anti-bacterial; hence, it can prevent skin-irritating and acne-causing bacteria from lingering on the skin. By eliminating germs, it can relieve nasal congestion and sinusitis.
Shea Butter or “Tree of Nature,” in Cultured Natural (CNP) products, provides much-needed moisture and the manageability to hair; promote anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties; as well as, serves to sooth skin irritations.