Our luxury, multi-use shea butters are handcrafted with certified organic fair trade Unrefined Raw Shea Butter, sourced from Global Mamas cooperative located in north Ghana.

Rose

(Rosa Damascena) The aromatic rose is well-known for its aphrodisiac properties that help to set a romantic mood while reducing related symptoms such as erectile dysfunction. It also alleviates the symptoms of muscular spasms * 

Country of Origin: BulgariaExtraction Method: Steam distillation of petalsScent Profile:The scent of the coveted Bulgarian rose carries various overtones of wood, set in a powdery floral base. Oriental notes add to its rich intensity, while a soft and full underlying sweetness seals its status as the scent of romance and femininity.

Skin renewal and brightening: The naturally-occurring antioxidants in rose essential oil protect the skin from photoaging and allow damaged skin to heal at a faster rate. It promotes skin cell regeneration, revealing fresh, unblemished skin.

Tighten and tone: Rose essential oil can be used in skin care to prevent loose or saggy skin as it has natural functions as an astringent – making blood vessels, skin, and tissue contract.

Hydrating and softening: The emollient properties of rose, combined with its ability to regulate hormones, helps to maintain the natural skin hydration to keep skin soft and supple. Rose oil blends well with clary sage, eucalyptus, elemi, frankincense, lavender, lemon, geranium, sandalwood and ylang ylang.

VANILLA

Widely used as an ingredient in perfumery to instill comfort, euphoria and relaxation. More than just a sweet fragrance, Vanilla (Vanilla Planifolia) possesses several therapeutic properties that can be beneficial for your health. Reduces signs of depression and anxiety, treats digestive disorders, aphrodisiac, aids wound healing, relaxation, tranquilizing, regulates menstruation.

Country of Origin: Madagascar

VANILLA IN SKIN CARE: Anti-ageing: Rich in antioxidants, Vanilla prevents and reverse skin damage caused by free radicals. It helps to slow down signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles and age spots.

Inhibit bacteria: Vanilla is effective in stopping the spread of dangerous bacteria without risking health. One such bacteria is Staph, which Vanilla has the ability to inhibit its development.

Extraction Method: Solvent extraction from the fresh dried pod of the vanilla plant

Scent Profile: Rich, warm, sweet and balsamic undertone

Blends well with: Vanilla blends well with essential oils of Orange, Lemon, Neroli, Chamomile, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Roman chamomile

Chamomile Roman is a best known throughout the ages for its sedative and soothing qualities. Endowed with an overall calming effect for the stressed mind and tense body, Roman Chamomile essential oil can also be used to ease feelings of grief, anger, discontent or oversensitivity.

Scent Profile: Sweet herbaceous, somewhat fruity-warm and an odour alike to those of tea leaves.Cures acne: Chamomile are anti-allergenic, they help to remove toxins by cleaning sebaceous and eccrine glands through sweating.

Eases skin rashes and scarring: Dabbing Chamomile onto the skin can calm any kind of skin irritation that your skin may be experiencing. It is also effective in healing sun burns. Eczema prone skin can also use a diluted formula to apply onto the skin to soothe irritation.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Jasmine, Geranium, Grapefruit, Tea Tree, Rose, Lemon, and Ylang Ylang.

Sweet orange

In addition to an irresistible aroma, sweet orange essential oil offers many benefits for skin. Sweet orange oil is produced from the peel of oranges.

The sweet-smelling aroma uplifts your mood and makes you feel better. The fresh scent is one of “Mother Nature's” most potent antidepressants in aromatherapy. The mood-enhancing smell of sweet orange eases stress and anxiety to leave you calm and in control

Suggested Prescription Essential oil blend: Sweet orange blends well with many other essential oils, including lavender, cinnamon, rose, clary sage.

Aromatic Description:
Sweet, fresh, citrus

Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) stimulates blood circulation, tightens and tone the skin, can be used as a natural insect or mosquito repellent, treats inflammation, reduces fever, coughs and flu symptoms, relieves muscle aches, alleviate headaches, and detoxifies the body of toxins.

Tightens pores: Lemongrass helps in strengthening the skin tissues and toning up the pores while sterilizing them. It is an effective cleanser for oils or acne-prone skin.*

Country of Origin: Thailand

Extraction Method: Steam distillation of fresh or partly dried leaves

Scent Profile: Lemongrass has a very clean, crisp aroma, with a distinct citrusy lemon feel with a touch of botanical grasses.

Blends well with: Eucalyptus, Geranium and Lavender.

LAVENDER

For centuries lavender has been applied to skin to treat various conditions. Lavender is a natural antimicrobial and antioxidant that neutralizes the skin, controls dryness, and plump-up the skin.  

This calming and soothing scent comes with analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibiotic, bactericidal, decongestant, hypotensive, insect-repellent, sedative and vemifuge properties. In addition, it helps to enhance the state of balance in our body and aids in insomnia.

Lavender treats insomnia, anxiety, and depression, aids in proper digestion, cures headaches, heals wounds, detoxifies the body, treats tired muscles.

Treats eczema: Lavender essential oil has the ability to relieve itching and reduce the symptoms of eczema. It also decongests the irritated areas on the skin by adding moisture, thereby accelerating the healing process.

Heals burns: The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of lavender oil again play a role here. The oil is beneficial in healing the burns, and also helps treat the scars caused by them (or scars caused by injuries). In addition, lavender oil also acts as a pain reliever.

Relieves insect bites: add a few drops of lavender oil on insect bites, and see the itching and swelling decrease considerably.

Blends well with: as a floral, calming oil, Lavender oil blends well with bright, citrus oils like Bergamot or Mandarin. The light aroma of Lavender oil also makes it a good companion to herbaceous essential oils like Marjoram or Frankincense oil.

Magnolia

Therapeutically, Magnolia is said to increase circulation, act as a sedative, benefit the skin and relax both the mind and body. It makes an amazing all-natural perfume that is sure to attract compliments. The flower of the Magnolia plant is steam distilled. Its sweet, bubbly, champagne-like aroma is used as a floral, feminine component in high-end perfumes. Diffusing this delightful oil makes life feel all the sweeter. Aside from uplifting the spirit, Magnolia is touted for its ability to support the respiratory system, nourish the skin and relieve PMS symptoms.

Aroma: Sugary, champagne-like, floral and slightly herbal

Blends well with: Florals such as Jasmine and citruses such as Bergamot

Gurainium

Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) can balance the oil production by moderating sebum secretion in the scalp glands, making it for use with dry or oily hair.

Tighten and tone skin: Geranium essential oil can be used in skin care to prevent loose or saggy skin as it has natural functions as an astringent – making blood vessels, skin, and tissue contract.

Fade Scars: Geranium promotes skin cell regeneration and is particularly noted for its ability to fade scars and dark spots. In addition, it encourages blood circulation in the dermis layer and even distribution of melanin (pigment), ensuring a uniform skin tone throughout your body. It should be noted that Geranium can also help to stop excessive bleeding.

Promotes Hair Growth: Geranium can strengthen hair and add shine. Not only does it nourish and tone the scalp, it stimulates good blood circulation and in turn, encourages hair growth.*

Country of Origin: Egypt

Extraction Method: Steam distillation from the yellowing leaves and stemsScent Profile: Fragrant and full, Geranium has reason to be a popular oil in perfumery. On first encounter, you will notice the scent bears similarities to rose, although less powdery and with noticeable green overtones that emerges just after. It has a thick floral body and is classified as a middle note.

Blends well with: bergamot, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, neroli or orange, rose, and rosemary.

frankinsense

The  “king of oils,”  Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is made from the resin of the Boswellia tree. It typically grows in the dry, mountainous regions of India, Africa and the Middle East. Frankincense has anti-inflammatory effects that helps reduce joint inflammation, giving a smooth appearance to healthy skin. It promotes healthy cell regeneration and is regarded as a peaceful connecting essential oil.

Aromatic Description:  Warm, spicy, clean

Suggested Prescription Essential oil  blends: 
Frankincense essential oil blends well with sandalwood, geranium, lavender, neroli,  sweet orange, cinnamon, jasmine, and rose.

Benefits: Helps to repair skin,Healing for all Skin Types, Anti- inflammatory

CINNAMON

Cinnamon is derived from a tropical, evergreen tree that grows up to 45 feet high and has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers. Extracted from bark, Cinnamon oil supports d helps maintain a healthy immune system when needed most.  The anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties of cinnamon makes it useful against acne and skin blemishes improves blood flow to the surface of the skin, resulting in a moist skin making it a perfect addition to shea butter.  

Suggested Prescription Essential oil blend : Cinnamon leaf blends well with frankincense, sweet orange, lavender, rose, clary sage and vanilla.

Aromatic Description:
Spicy, woody, with a sweet warmth

JASMINE

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) essential oil has a lasting, romantic aroma that is both soothing and uplifting.

Jasmine is a powerful remedy for severe depression,  and muscular pains. For skin, Jasmine is widely used to tone dry and sensitive skin, making it a perfect ingredient in the common skincare market.

Fades scar marks: Jasmine oil can be used to treat dry or sensitive skin. Scarred skin caused by acne, chicken pox or boils can also be treated using this oil.

Treats mild eczema: Due to its soothing properties, Jasmine can also treat mild skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Rosemary

Rosemary is most commonly used for healing and purification, as well as for stimulation of the brain, improving memory and mental clarity.

Rejuvenates skin: Rosemary rehydrates and tones matured skin, removing wrinkles and making the skin firm and healthy looking.

Treat acne: By massaging your face with Rosemary oil, you can improve the complexion of the skin, lighten dark spots and erase blemishes on the skin. Its powerful antiseptic properties are effective is effective for treating acne and oily skin too.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Lavendar

Sandalwood

(Santalum spicatum) essential oil is well known for its many skincare benefits and centering, grounding capacities.

Suggested Prescription Essential oil blend: Sandalwood blends well with many essential oils, including lavender, lemongrass, geranium, rose, lavender, and frankincense.

Aromatic Description:
Woody, dry, sweet

Benefits:  healthy looking, smooth skin Reduces the appearance of skin imperfections

Sooth Irritated Scalp

Sealant for the Hair

Protection Against Heat

Shield Against UVS

Shea butter is believed to have a low amount but sufficient SPF to protect your hair against the damage from ultra violet rays of the sun. This is definitely beneficial for processed or color treated hair.

Softener for Hair

Shea butter is great for softening hard brittle hair. It’s an excellent moisturizer, and therefore offers that advantage for dried as well as fragile curly hair.