West African Shea butter (Vitellaria Paradoxa, primarily from Ghana) is higher in stearin (the solid component), Vitamin A, and sterols — making it ideal for stretch mark prevention and conditions requiring Vitamin A-rich treatment. East African Shea butter (Vitellaria Nilotica, from Uganda) has a higher olein content (the liquid component), making it softer, more fragrant, and faster-absorbing — ideal for intense moisturization, dry knees and elbows, dry scalp, eczema, dermatitis, and as a lip balm. East African Shea butter is rarer and more highly valued. Shayba Naturals offers both.