Manufactured in Paris, but the origination of this elegant line of moisture rich bath & body products is the Shea Tree found only in Africa. The content of unsaponifiable fats in Shea Butter is remarkable in comparison to other oils. These chemically unchanged fatty substances moisturize and nourish the skin by stimulating the skin tissue to make its own collagen. Dermatological research has demonstrated the exceptional protective and rejuvenating properties of Shea Butter. Institut Karite's products use this gift of nature to its fullest potential.