Shea Butter is an off white/or ivory coloured fat that was extracted from the African shea tree. It is derived from stearic and oleic acid, and is used in many skin care and hair care products to add a moisturising property. The making of shea butter is an indigenous craft of many African tribes. Traditionally shea butter has been used throughout Africa in cooking and medicinal applications. Africans have traditionally referred to the trees as God's gift to Africa because of their long, 300-year lifespan and the rich, highly nourishing butter that they yield.
Shea butter comes from the karite tree aka the shea tree which is indigenous to the dry savanna belt, which cuts a swath east to west across Africa from Sudan to Senegal, and into the foothills of the Ethiopian highlands. You can find the shea tree growing wild and abundant in 19 countries across the African continent.
THE BENEFITS OF SHEA BUTTER FOR YOUR SKIN
Shea butter contains 60% fat and has a high level of non-saponifiables which makes it a highly effective emollient. Shea butter is comprised of fatty acids such as oleic, stearic, linoleic and palmitic and contains vitamins A, D, E and F --- which boost collagen production.Organic Shea Butter is a superior moisturiser, containing remarkable healing properties for various skin ailments as it contains several natural anti-inflammatory agents. It penetrates deeply into the epidermis and leaves a smooth, satiny finish.
With consistent use you will experience softer, more resilient skin as well as smoother skin and a softening of fine lines and wrinkles.
20 BENEFITS OF SHEA BUTTER
Intense Moisturiser. Rich in vitamin F, a.k.a, healthy fatty acids, shea butter provides intense moisturisation to dry flaky skin.
Treats Eczema. Shea butter contains powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients: cinnamon acid esters and lupeol cinnamate, which help reduce inflamed, dry and itchy eczema.
Soothes Sensitive Skin. Got sensitive skin that reacts to any beauty product?! It’s time to use shea butter – use a pea-sized amount on your face after cleansing to protect your sensitive skin from irritation.
Immediately Calms Bug Bites. Any time I get a mosquito bite or other bug bite, I immediately apply some shea butter and within mere seconds, the itchiness & swelling are reduced to nothing.
Natural Sunscreen. Shea butter protects skin from harmful UV rays due to the cinnamic acid esters it contains. Shea Butter contains a naturally occurring sunscreen ranging from 6-10, most commonly at about a 7 SPF. The SPF properties vary between each batch of shea butter and depends on how much the raw material was processed.
Good for Acne-Prone Skin. With its comedogenic rating of ZERO, shea butter can effectively be used as a good light moisturizer for acne-prone skin. It also helps fade off acne scars faster and soothes painful and inflamed acne.
Fades Away Stretch Marks. Traditionally, pregnant women rubbed a lot of shea butter on their bellies which helped keep their skin smooth and stretch-mark free!
Gives Skin a Natural Glow. Want a natural glow on yo’ face?! Gently slap a little shea butter on your cheek bones.
Prevents Bumps After Shaving. Because it soothes sensitive skin and has anti-swelling properties, shea butter is good for keeping shaving bumps away.
Non-Pore Clogging Moisturizer for Oily Skin. Can’t find a suitable moisturizer that doesn’t break out your skin? Try shea butter! It has a comedogenic rating (pore-clogging ability) of ZERO.
Smoothes out Wrinkles & Fine Lines. Shea butter increases collagen production and deeply moisturizes skin, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Relieves Diaper/Nappy Rash. Put some shea butter on the sensitive and itchy skin to protect skin from further irritation.
Treats Dermatitis. Hydrate skin and heal it faster with shea butter.
Lubricates & Heals Cracked Heels. Place a dime-sized amount each on both heels and rub in for a minute. Cover with socks and go to bed. You can also add a few drops of antifungal tea tree essential oil for quicker relief!
Heals Burns. Apply to small or first-degree burns with a mix of a little lavender essential oil to speed up healing time.
Revitalizes Sun Damaged Skin. Shea butter repairs and soothes sun damaged skin by reducing inflammation and promoting cell regeneration.
Softens Rough Skin. Knees, elbows and knees can be softened by deeply rubbing a dollop of shea butter on them.
Gradually Gets Rid of Acne Scars. Scoop a tiny piece of shea butter with a Q-tip and dab it on acne scars to speed up their healing process.
Fade Hyperpigmentation. Even out your skin pigmentation by religiously applying shea butter especially before heading out to protect your skin from sun exposure.
Moisturizes & Heals Dry Chapped Lips. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently remove dead skin on lips, rinse well then apply a light layer of shea butter to keep your lips moisturized.
HANDMADE WITH LOVE & CARE BY ELYSIAN DE'LUXX 🤎
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