An curved arrow pointing right. When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to ...

Whether it’s shea butter or lesser-known ingredients like moringa, African botanicals have been leading the way in beauty and wellness for centuries. Stylist investigates the superfoods and the ...

The ingredient has been utilised in West Africa for centuries, thanks to its long list of benefits, covering everything from skincare and hair to cooking and healing. “Shea butter is a solid fat ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Women in Ghana have been turning shea nuts into butter for centuries. People across Africa have used it for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 ...