Melliba Shea Butter Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shea Butter?

Shea butter is a vegetable fat extracted from dried shea nuts of the shea tree. It is known for its antioxidants, vitamins and, skin moisturizing, nourishing and healing abilities. Shea butter has a long history that traces up to Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. 

Is Melliba Shea Butter processed?

Melliba Shea butter has organic certificates, it is not processed with any chemicals, it is mechanically extracted and filtered. This process allows Melliba Shea butter to retain its natural properties and composition.

Why is Melliba Shea Butter good?

Melliba Shea butter is East African shea butter (Vitellaria Nilotica). It spreads more easily and is more suitable for sensitive skin, aging skin, bruised skin, burns, wounds, dry peeling skin, and baby skin.

Is shea butter edible?

Shea butter is edible. In some places, it is used as an animal butter substitute however it is widely used as a cosmetic.

Can I use Shea Butter on my body?

Melliba Shea butter can soften the skin along with treating dry skin areas, used as aftersun and skin treatment after sunburn, and prevents stretch marks during pregnancy.

Is Shea Butter Safe for Children?

Melliba Shea butter is safe for children as it makes their body smooth as a body moisturizer and helps against diaper rash in babies. It also helps in the treatment of insect bites and stings.

Can I apply Shea Butter to my face?

You can use Melliba Shea Butter as a face moisturizer. Apply by gently massaging your skin, starting from your cheeks then around your face. Our shea butter easily breaks down into oil form which makes it easy to apply and absorb. Melliba Shea butter can also be applied on lips and prevents the lips from cracking.

What are the additives in Melliba Shea Butter?

Melliba Shea butter is 100% pure organic and all-natural. It does not contain any additives.

Is Melliba shea butter good for hair application?

Melliba Shea butter is good for hair application. It makes your hair look fabulous and can assist in the hair treatment for dry scalp as well as in hair treatment for damaged and dry hair.

Does Melliba Shea Butter block pores?

Melliba shea butter is fat but non-comedogenic, it is among a few very special cosmetics that do not block pores on the skin, rather, it assists in moisturizing and reducing skin irritation caused by blocked pores.    

Is Melliba Shea Butter a product of child labor (cruelty)?

We ensure our supply chain abides not to engage in child labor or any form of cruelty to humans, wildlife or nature. Melliba Atelier has the right to audit its suppliers. We make sure to trade ethically so that sustainable production is maintained.