Shea butter is more than just a popular skincare ingredient—it’s a symbol of sustainability, empowerment, and economic resilience. Extracted from the nuts of the Vitellaria paradoxa tree, native to West Africa, this rich, natural fat offers numerous benefits for skin and hair while creating significant economic opportunities for rural communities.
What sets shea butter apart isn’t just its moisturizing or anti-inflammatory properties, but the people and processes behind it. Across West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, women-led cooperatives form the backbone of shea butter production. These cooperatives not only preserve traditional methods of extraction but also serve as engines of empowerment, providing employment, education, and financial independence to thousands of women.
At Ajigofarms, we prioritize ethically sourced, unrefined shea butter, ensuring that the value chain benefits both producers and consumers. By supporting local cooperatives, we help promote fair trade practices, gender equity, and environmental sustainability—all while delivering premium-quality shea butter to global markets.
From village to vanity, every jar of Ajigofarms’ shea butter carries a story of resilience, care, and the pursuit of better living—naturally.
