Shea butter is a fat that is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, which is native to West Africa.  Shea butter has been used for centuries in West Africa for its moisturizing and healing properties and is now popular around the world as a natural ingredient in skincare products.  In Ayurvedic medicine, shea butter is used to moisturize and nourish the skin and is believed to have cooling and soothing properties. It is often used to alleviate skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.