Shea butter comes from the karate nuts that grow on the vitellaria paradoxa tree in Africa. It is edible, they have used it for centuries in Africa. But shea butter is most known for the wonderful and nourishing benefits that it offers skin and hair health.
Shea butter contains vitamins A and E, It has lots of antioxidants. It also contains wonderful anti-inflammatory properties, due to lupeol cinnamate.
Shea butter can help stimulate the production of collagen and promotes cell renewal. Making it a great moisturizer that can help minimize premature wrinkles.
It improves elasticity in the skin which is why it makes a great ingredient to use to prevent or treat stretch marks.
Shea butter is anti-microbial, its been used to treat fungi, ringworm and athletes foot.
It can help wounds heal faster, by increasing microcirculation that helps repair cell functions.
Shea butter contains a natural SPF from the sun. It is not much- so do NOT use this alone, as a regular SPF. But it can be applied as your moisturizer, then with a proper sunscreen on top. This will give added sun protection! Roughly around SPF 3 or 4.
Shea butter is great for soothing cracked and chapped lips. Making it an awesome ingredient in lip balms! (We use shea butter in ours, click the link here to shop) https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyUpWellness?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
It helps give relief to insect bites, stings, irritating itching and dandruff on the scalp.
It helps soothe sunburns, cold sores, burns, diaper rash, rashes. It is great for all skin types. It is very gentle and soothing, making it great for sensitive skin.
It helps with acne because it helps kill bacteria on the skin, while also providing soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with the acne markings and swelling as well.
It helps treat eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
It lightens dark spots on the skin.
It can also help relieve nasal congestion when applies around the nostril.
It has been used on sore muscles and joints to help decrease inflammation.
Its a great hair moisturizer and conditioner treatment.
As you can see shea butter has so many amazing benefits for your skin health!! You can use it as a massage oil, hair treatment, moisturizer, skin treatments. Use it on bites, burns and sores. Its a great multi-use ingredient to keep around!!
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