Shea butter is an off-white fatty substance obtained from the nuts of the shea tree from West Africa, typically used in cosmetic and natural skin care products. Full of all-natural vitamins, 100 percent pure, unrefined, raw shea butter aids in numerous skin conditions such as blemishes and wrinkles, stretch mark prevention during pregnancy, muscle fatigue, dermatitis, and radiation treatments for certain medical problems.
Indeed, because raw shea butter is extremely moisturizing and very hydrating, when applied to the skin, it provides immediate softness and smoothness. But it has other proven benefits.
Shea butter is a triglyceride (fat) derived mainly from stearic acid and oleic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion.
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- Shea butter also contains UV anti-erythemic properties that help in keeping the skin softened as well as facilitates tissue cells regeneration.
- Shea butter contains anti-inflammatory properties thus can be used to reduce skin irritations and reactions to unwanted chemicals.
- Due to buttery consistency and semi-solid nature of the shea butter, it can be topically applied on the skin as a moisturizer or as an emollient.
- Shea butter can be applied on the scalp and hair to prevent dandruff. It also helps the hair to grow and keeps the hair moisturized.
- Shea butter can be applied topically on the body parts as a treatment for skin diseases such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes and dry skin.
- Shea butter is been widely used by cosmetics industries as a major ingredient in liquid and non-liquid soaps, hair\body shampoo’s, hair\body creams and many variety of products.