But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to spread and absorbs quickly into the skin, which makes it more desirable in cosmetics. In Uganda ...

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 ...

As the growing demand for charcoal and firewood hastens the decline of shea trees in Ghana, communities living on the fringes ...

“Shea butter is a solid fat substance from the nuts of shea trees from west Africa. It’s very popular as a body moisturiser amongst the west African community.” “It’s deeply moisturising ...

If you’re looking for a natural product to nourish your skin, raw shea butter is a must-have. Derived from the nuts of the African shea tree, this creamy emollient is packed with vitamins A ...

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a full audit of the Buipe Shea Nut Factory, which is currently not in operation. The factory, established in 2012 through a joint venture between the ...

Shea butter is obtained from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), native to West Africa. It is traditionally harvested and processed by women, making it a vital economic resource for ...

For International Women’s Day, Mongabay puts a spotlight on a community forest restoration effort to protect Ghana’s shea trees, which are economically and ecologically important species for ...