For women in Ghana, shea butter isn’t just a powerful multi-use ingredient – it’s a vital source of economic independence. Stylist’s beauty editor Lucy Partington reports from Tamale.

An curved arrow pointing right. When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to ...

Tree-Aid Ghana, a non-governmental organization focused on tree protection and global emissions reduction, has launched two ...

However, due to its rich fatty acid, a lip balm with shea butter ingredients can treat dry chapped lips. Honey is another well-known ingredient used for centuries to provide moisturization to dry skin ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Women in Ghana have been turning shea nuts into butter for centuries. People across Africa have used it for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 ...

Lip balms are topical products designed to hydrate, protect, and soothe dry or chapped lips. Typically made from a blend of ...