Orbignya phalerata vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Large Brazilian palm of the Cerrado and transitional forests, seeds produce high-quality edible and medicinal oil.

West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food.

lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, tocopherols, phytosterols

triterpene alcohols, allantoin, cinnamic acid esters, stearic acid, oleic acid

Traditional folk medicine of Northeastern Brazil for skin and wound conditions, Used by Quilombola and indigenous communities for digestive and skin conditions

skin conditions, wound healing, inflammation, muscle pain, sun protection

Skin emollient, Wound healing, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory

skin moisturizing, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, UV protection

Topical oil application; Kernel oil 1-2 tbsp/day dietary

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Allergy to palm oils

allergy to shea

Rare allergic reactions

rare allergic contact dermatitis