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Can I Put Shea Butter In My Hair? Yes, you can put both raw and refined shea butter in your hair. Shea butter is a highly moisturizing substance that can help to nourish and protect the hair and scalp, making it a popular ingredient in many hair care products. 
In 2022 Baraka, with support from our customers and their customers, was able to make an impact on the social, economic and environmental well being of women and communities in rural Ghana. We are far from perfect, and are learning as we go but read on to see what we have been able to accomplish this year by working together with our partners in our value chain.
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Can Shea Butter Clog Pores? Shea butter itself does not typically clog pores, but it is important to use it in moderation and choose a high-quality, unrefined shea butter.
Compare Shea Butter and Vaseline:  Petroleum jelly has come under criticism in recent years for its petroleum-based ingredients, which some people may prefer to avoid for environmental or health reasons. Shea butter is a natural alternative to Vaseline in that it provides many of the same benefits as petroleum jelly, but is made from natural ingredients rather than petroleum.

Baraka is impacting 16 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With the support of our customers and their customers, we are thrilled to share this short report on our SDG Impact. The SDGs were adopted unanimously by all member nations of the United Nations and provide the framework for working towards a more fair, equitable, sustainable and just future for all.

Shea butter is generally considered safe to eat. It is a natural product that has been used in African cuisine for centuries. However, not all shea butter is edible. Some shea butter is refined and processed, making it less suitable for consumption. Unrefined, raw shea butter is the best option for food preparation as it has not been treated with any chemicals and retains its natural properties.
To make the most of Cocoa Butter's amazing benefits, we have compiled some of our favourite Cocoa DIY recipes here.

Many people can't really tell the difference between Kokum and Shea Butter. It is true that they have a lot of similarities both in benefits and in the way they are used, but still differ in some details. So, let's dive in and learn more about both of them and understand their similarities and differences. 

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Baraka Impact is pioneering a closed loop, waste to energy process that provides 100% of the fuel energy for processing shea butter, while mitigating climate change, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health and providing local employment.

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