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About us
Shea Ray is a luxury skin care brand made using pure Shea Butter from the finest organically grown Shea Trees in Uganda, East Africa. The vision for Shea Ray was first conceived in 2012 during a trip to the region where we visited a Shea farm and discovered for the first time the natural beauty of the product. We left there with the vision to create awareness about Shea Butter and to give people access to Shea in its purest form.
Shea Butter
There are many types of Shea Butter available on the market, however very few have the qualities and purity which comes from the East African Shea Nut. The natural scent and colour of this variety means it can be used in its purest form with no additives, perfumes or cosmetic enhancers. The main components of Shea Butter include Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linoleic Acid. It gets absorbed quickly into the skin as it melts at body temperature.
Benefits of Shea Butter for the Skin
Incorporating shea butter into your regular skin care routine will work wonders. Shea Butter is considered a superfood for the skin, as it is rich in unsaturated fats, with a large proportion of Non-Saponifiable Components, Essential Fatty Acids, Vitamins E and D, Phytosterols, Provitamin A, and Allantoin. It has been used since time ancient times for skin care, baby care, and consumption. Here is a list of what is important when purchasing Shea Butter:
Tips on Choosing a Shea Butter Brand
Shea Butter is considered a superfood for the skin, as it is rich in unsaturated fats, with a large proportion of Non-Saponifiable Components, Essential Fatty Acids, Vitamins E and D, Phytosterols, Provitamin A, and Allantoin. It has been used since time ancient times for skin care, baby care, and consumption. Here is a list of what is important when purchasing Shea Butter:
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Look for the raw or unrefined version of Shea Butter.
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Ensure that the butter has come from a reliable source or company that believes in ethics, fair trade, & is environment-friendly.
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Check the shea butter’s smell. It should be a little nutty or earthy. Any plastic-like or chemical scent indicates that it is not an unrefined version.
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If possible, try on a small amount of Shea Butter on your arm. It should be soothing and moisturizing.
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Make sure the butter you are planning to purchase is not ivory-colored as too lighter color indicates that it may have gone through the refinement process of bleaching.