Shea butter is widely used to moisturise, protect and regenerate the skin. Ours is handmade in Burkina Faso by a women's co-operative. The butter is extracted manually in a traditional way from the Shea nut of the Shea tree, and the resulting extract containing phytosterols and vitamins is exceptionally rich and pure.

Imagine for moment a world where trade is first and foremost a way of establishing bonds of friendship, peace and support between the peoples of the world... We are extremely pleased to present these very special products from Arc en Sels, whose philosophy is just that. Arc en Sels is part of larger association called To the Hearts of the World, which seeks to inspire and support the creation of businesses based on the principle of respect and equality for all life. For a Brighter Future

The products are sourced from self-sufficient, small-scale ventures in Africa and the Middle East that are harmonious with the country's natural environment and its local population, drawing wherever possible on traditional skills and activities, and utilising only the very finest, sustainably harvested natural ingredients. The resulting products are imbued with the harmony, balance, love and care that is shown to the ecosystems they are derived from and the people who have made them. By purchasing these products with an open heart, you become part of this process.

What our customers say... I have found the Shea butter a marvel. My mother (89 years) was recovering from shingles, and it proved to be soothing for the awful itching left behind. I felt like a folk tale character with a magic herb...- Rosina Elston