Shea butter is a natural plant-based oil that's solid at room temperature. It has been treasured in West Africa for hundreds of years for its healing properties. Traditionally hand-crafted Shea butter is used to treat a variety of skin problems including dry skin, rashes, burns and stretch marks. Packed with naturally occurring vitamins, essential fatty acids, and other healing properties means pure, unrefined Shea butter can rejuvenate skin , protect against ultra-violet rays, and has anti-inflammatory properties. If the term "wonder creamâ could be used for a skin moisturizer, unrefined Shea butter deserves the title!