This is 100% Natural Shea Butter from Mali, Africa, made from the nut of the African Shea Tree. It contains a rich amount of fatty acid which renders it far superior to other nut butters and oils. Shea Butter provides all the essential vitamins needed to make skin look and feel smoother, softer and most importantly, healthier. Its therapeutic properties protect the skin from wind, cold, sun and it helps heal wounds. It also stimulates cellular activity, fights the effects of aging and repairs rough, damaged skin.