Shea butter is another butter which has stood the test of time. It has been used for thousands of years by African healers as a treatment for dry or aging skin. It has unique fatty acids which allow it moisturize and maintain the elasticity of the skin, it can also help repair cellular degeneration. It's uses are countless. It's an interesting fact that the Shea or Karite tree does not produce nuts until it is about 20 years old and reaches full production around 45 years old. It can produce nuts for up to 200 years after maturity. South African Lavender has the classic Lavender scent but with a slightly more herbaceous odor. Very nice.
The Congo basin is home to 1/4 of the world's tropical forests. This amazing habitat is host to a wide range of wildlife including the severely endangered Mountain Gorilla. Due to never ending wars between rebels and Congalese armies the regal gorillas are getting caught in the crossfire along with the rangers trying to protect them. Which is causing their already limited numbers to dwindle even more. We cannot let this innocent species die out because of humanity's inability to get along with one another. Please visit www.wildlifedirect.org and help save the gorillas
