Nku1

The Nku1 project is an Australian-Ghanaian project that supports Ghanaian farmers–generally women–in Northern Ghana.

Our project ensures that the farmers are paid a fair price for their product thus improving their living standards and allowing them to invest in their farms.

By buying products from Nku1, you have kindly contributed to the pride of our farmers and the welfare of women and young children. THANK YOU!

Shea butter is naturally rich in Vitamins A, E, and F, as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and E help to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin. They also provide skin collagen, which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Vitamin F contains essential fatty acids, and helps protect and revitalize damaged skin and hair.

Shea butter is an intense moisturizer for dry skin, and is a wonderful product for revitalizing dull or dry skin on the body or scalp. It promotes skin renewal, increases circulation, and accelerates wound healing.

Shea butter is used for protection against sunburn, and post sun-exposure. It is very effective in the treatment of ageing or scaly skin, useful in the prevention of chapping, and can also be used against scalp dryness. In the north of Ghana, it is rubbed on the skin of newly born babies, before they are given warm baths. This gives them smooth supple skin.

At room temperature, it remains solid, and it is used as a base for certain traditional ointments and for the treatment of fractures and broken bones.