Shea butter is a heavy fat/oil, extracted from the seeds of the fruit of the karite tree, which is native to African countries including Ehtiopia, Chad, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, South Sudan, etc. It has been used since ages ago for moisturizing and protecting skin & hair from wind, the sun and germs in the environment that can cause infection. Shea butter is rich in powerful anti oxidants and nutrients, as seen below, which makes it so good for hair: Nutrients found in Shea Butter Vitamins – Shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E and K. Vitamin E applied on the scalp is said to help combat hair loss in many Continue Reading