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- Alaffia - Everyday Shea Moisturizing Conditioner Unscented - 32 fl. oz. (950 ml) Alaffia Every Day Shea Unscented Moisturizing Conditioner is prepared with Certified Fair Trade unrefined shea butter, antioxidant-rich shea leaf, and is unscented for sensitive scalp. It restores natural pH, leaving hair moisturized, luxurious, and protected. For Every Day use on all hair types. Leave hair moisturized & luxurious Restore natural pH Protect hair & scalp Fair Trade Certified Paraben-free No animal testing Unrefined Fragrance-free Rich in antioxidants Traditional Handcrafted Shea Butter Traditionally handcrafting Shea butter is a long process involving several critical steps. Alaffia Handcrafted Shea butter is made with care by our cooperative members in Togo, West Africa. Women in their communities have been extracting Shea butter in this manner for generations. The first step in the handcrafting process is collecting ripe Shea fruits. The fruits are sustainably harvested from wild Shea trees by women and their families. This harvest provides a welcome income for these typically disadvantaged members of society. After harvest, the fruit and shell are removed, and the remaining kernels, or "nuts" are sun dried and sorted. When the dried nuts are received, they are washed to remove dust and debris, dried and sorted for quality. The sorted nuts are then crushed, roasted to decrease moisture content and further ground to a thick paste. This paste is mixed with clean, potable water and whipped by hand until the fats begin to separate. This separation process takes from one to three hours. After the oils rise and are separated, they are skimmed off, melted and strained into basins. The cooling oil is stirred very carefully to initialize the crystallization process and form the oil into shea butter. The stirring process is crucial in making a creamy shea butter, as it helps the crystals align as the butter solidifies. The crystallization process can take up to 24 hours in warmer weather. Fair Trade For Life Fair trade is a movement of individuals and organizations working to ensure producers in economically disadvantaged countries receive a greater percentage of the price paid by consumers. While there are several definitions of fair trade, they all include: Fair Trade Price: base price for raw ingredients or goods is adjusted higher than open market price. Price Premium: a percentage above the base fair trade price is paid into a separate account for development projects in producer communities. Working Conditions: fair trade operators must adhere to basic human & labor rights, including the right to organize, no child labor, access to health care, and so on. Environmental Stewardship: fair trade organizations must minimize environmental impact. To Alaffia, fair trade means paying a fair price or wage in the local context, providing equal employment opportunities, engaging in environmental sustainable practices, providing healthy and safe working conditions, being open to public accountability, and reducing the number of middlemen between producers & consumers. They believe fair trade should be environmentally, economically, and culturally sustainable and give local communities the opportunity to self-empower. Alaffia Fair Trade Shea & Coconut The cost to handcraft shea butter and coconut oil at the Alaffia Cooperative is over two times the price of these same butters at West African ports. Why is Alaffia's cost higher? Nut prices: Alaffia pays 15-25% above market price for shea nuts. Fair wages: Their cooperative members receive a salary more than 4 times the average family income in Togo. Benefits: Cooperative members also receive full medical care, employment security, and one month of paid vacation each year. What Does Fair Trade Mean? Fair trade certification is an independent, neutral third party certification verifying an organization upholds fair trade, social, and environmental standards in their operations. Alaffia is certified
- UPC # 187132005254
- Price Premium: a percentage above the base fair trade price is paid into a separate account for development projects in producer communities.
- Size/Form 32 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: Apply to hair after using EveryDay Shea Moisturizing Shampoo, smoothing evenly from roots to ends. Allow to penetrate for 60 seconds and rinse. INGREDIENTS Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Leaf* Aqueous Extract, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Emulsifying Wax, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate * Certified Fair Trade by IMO. WARNINGS For external use only.
