The Women Behind Nimba
Shea Butter - From Their
Hands to Yours
Shea Butter - From Their
Hands to Yours
Honoring tradition, empowering communities,
and preserving the craftsmanship of Shea Butter production.
and preserving the craftsmanship of Shea Butter production.
Meet the Women Behind the Craft
Each jar represents the dedication of women preserving this tradition.
Their work supports:
Education for their children
Every tonne of shea kernel removes 1.04 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Healthcare access in their communities
Shea parklands store up to 50 tonnes of carbon per hectare.
Economic empowerment for a brighter future
Our intercropped parklands remove up to 6 tonnes of CO2 per hectare annually.
Handcrafted with Care, Using Traditional Methods
Shea Butter is more than just a skincare ingredient—it’s a symbol of resilience, skill, and sustainability. Every step of the process is done with precision, patience, and passion:
STEP
1
Harvesting
Shea nuts are gathered in the lush landscapes of West Africa.
STEP
2
Washing & Drying
The nuts are cleaned and sun-dried for a week.
STEP
3
Cracking & Roasting:
Each nut is carefully cracked and roasted over an open fire.
STEP
4
Grinding & Mixing
The nuts are ground into a paste and mixed with water for an hour to extract the butter.
STEP
5
Melting & Cooling
The shea oil is melted and naturally cooled to create unrefined, nutrient-rich butter.