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Shea butter is good for more than just skin

May 17, 2019

Shea butter is part of daily life in Africa. The fatty substance from shea tree nuts is used in cooking, salves and moisturizers. A group is trying to convince locals the trees are more valuable alive than used once as firewood.

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