Nkuto (Shea) Butter

Nkuto (pronounced “n-koo-toh”) is the Twi word for Shea, a nourishing plant butter traditionally harvested by Akan communities on their ancestral lands across the savannahs of West Africa.

This handcrafted blend of unrefined shea butter, Moroccan argan oil, vitamin E, and essential oils of vanilla and frankincense is designed to deeply moisturize, restore, and soften the skin. The scent is warm, resinous, and lightly sweet—evoking a sense of comfort, grounding, and sacred ritual.

Among the Akan and other West African peoples, Nkuto is more than skin care—it is a medicine of kinship, ceremony, and everyday tenderness. Used in rites of passage and healing traditions, shea butter has been applied to newborns, pregnant mothers, elders, and the departed as an act of love, protection, and intergenerational care.

Modern science affirms these traditional uses. Shea and argan oils are rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins that reduce inflammation, enhance skin elasticity, and support regeneration. Vitamin E protects against environmental stressors, while frankincense and vanilla oils offer calming and antimicrobial properties—making this blend a balm for both skin and spirit.

BUTTER SPECS

• Available in 6 oz pot jars with lid and spoon included
• Hand-whipped blend of shea butter, Moroccan argan oil, vitamin E, vanilla, and frankincense essential oils
• 100% natural, free of synthetic fragrance and preservatives