Potassium shea butterate is formed during the saponification of the shea butter.
The fatty acids found naturally in shea butter are mixed with potassium hydroxide also known as lye. This chemical process forms potassium shea butterate (soap) and glycerin.
Mild fat from cold-pressed shea nuts. The nuts of the shea tree are rich in fat and are harvested for the production of the shea butter.