sake (plural sakes) 1  Cause, interest or account. 2  Purpose or end; reason. 3  The benefit or regard of someone or something. ( obsolete except in phrases) Contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge.
The Shea tree is native to the African continent and is propagated by fruit bats. It was formerly called Butyrospermum parkii or Butyrospermum paradoxa although it is now known as Vitellaria paradoxa.
Shea butter, which is extracted from the nut of the African shea tree, is a rich, cream-colored substance that has natural soothing and moisturizing properties.hea butter is also packed with antioxidants like vitamin E, as well as polyphenols and phytonutrients. These ingredients make shea butter an anti-inflammatory, which is why it works so well at moisturizing and soothing all types of skin (and can be found in skin and hair products galore).