• Products are 99-100% natural
• Fragranced with 100% natural fruit and plant extracts, such as the Bush Mango extract that scent the Miombo Mango line
• Shea Terra Organics products DO NOT contain sulfates, parabens, silicone, artificial coloring or synthetic fragrance. The products are cruelty free.
• Contain 10%-40% certified organic shea butter (with the exception of the 100% Shea Butter jars), which is much higher than the industry standard of 5-8%
• Shea Terra Organics has researched and formulated shea butter products using shea butter from different regions in Africa for over 10 years
• Shea Terra researches and tests sustainable, indigenous African ingredients for reparative benefits. It’s not enough to just moisturize with products; Shea Terra uses the healing power 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 companies that provide training, humane treatment and fair wages to its workers. Tammie Umbel, Founder and CEO, has researched and personally visited these coops to ensure ethical treatment of workers.
• 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 essential sustenance for babies and children
• Created the K through Dr. Program, which supports a number of families in Ethiopia by providing tuition, books, clothing and related expenses for each child from kindergarten through graduate school
• Created the Miombo Forest Preservation Program, which protects this valuable forest, and offers regular Fair Trade purchase of bush mango extract from locals, which discourages deforestation.
• The company has helped revitalize an entire village with its regular Fair Trade purchase of rare lavender oil from this Khoisan region.
• Has created special programs to employ disabled persons and displaced homemakers at its corporate offices and factory in Virginia.
• Is committed to ecologically responsible production, with all Shea Terra Organic products made by hand to off-set carbon waste. Product packaging is recyclable. Packing materials are made from recycled paper and pulp, with corn starch packing peanuts that dissolve in water. Promotional material is printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
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