Shea butter is a vegetable fat that's extracted from the dried nuts of the shea tree. Shea butter is non-toxic and edible, and can be used in cooking. However it is mostly used for cosmetic purposes. 

Due its richness in fat, shea butter is used for creams, moisturizers and lotions. An added advantage is that shea butter is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant which is of a huge importance to your body.