The Shea Terra Advantage

• Products are 99-100% natural

• No Artificial Fragrances: Artificial fragrances can cause allergies and many contain carcinigens.

•  Shea Terra Organics uses only pure fruit and plant extracts to enhance the therapeutic value of our products. Don't expect an herbal, medicinal fragrance. Our carefully formulated fragrances rival some of the largest cosmetic companies without compromise to health.

• Shea Terra Organics products DO NOT contain sulfates, parabens, silicone, artificial coloring or synthetic fragrance. The products are cruelty free.

• Shea Terra shea butter products contain 10%-100% certified organic shea butter, much higher then the industry standard of 1-5%

• Shea Terra Organics has researched and formulated shea butter products using shea butter and indigenous oils and herbs from different regions in Africa for over a decade.

• Research and test sustainable, indigenous African ingredients for healing and reparative benefits. It's not enough to just moisturize with our products; Shea Terra uses the powers of Africa's oils, herbs and butters to create highly effective skin care treatments.

• Shea Terra sources its raw materials in Africa from individuals, coops and non-government organizations that provide training, humane treatment and fair wages to its workers. Shea Terra Organics promotes Free Trade practices, believing that suppliers in "Third World" countries have the right to set their own prices for their goods and services.

• Use only sustainable raw materials to support preservation of the continent's rich and rare resources

• Each of Shea Terra Organics product lines supports a unique empowerment program in Africa, including wildlife and nature preservation, and education initiatives.Shea Terra Organics created the Ethiopian Goat Project to provide goats and grain to families. The families are also trained to take care of the goats. The goat's milk provides wonderful sustenance for babies and children.

• Shea Terra supports a number of families in Ethiopia by providing goats for milk, grain and tuition, books and clothing for the children

• Shea Terra Organics is committed to ecologically responsible production, with all its products made by hand to off-set carbon waste. Product packaging is recyclable. Packing materials are made from recycled paper and pulp. Promotional material is printed on recycled paper with soy ink.