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The Wonders Of Shea Butter; An Amazing Skin Product

Raphael Okhueleigbe 3 years ago 4 min read

The Wonders Of Shea Butter; An Amazing Skin Product

Shea Butter

Shea butter is a smooth, off white colored cream which is gotten from Shea trees in West Africa. It is buttery-rich, contains 60% fat which makes it to soften or lubricate the skin. This butter is very thick and solid at room temperature, when rubbing together with the palm it becomes soft like oil (liquid fat).

It is widely used both in Africa and other countries to promote skin and hair.

It is not healthy for eating as it is proven from research that it affects the digestion of other proteins. Therefore, it is used externally only.

It can easily be spread on the skin.

It is applied to the skin which makes the skin to be smoother and soft. It is also applied to the hair which aids hair growth and gives the hair smooth texture.

Among the skincare products, Shea butter is regarded as the best. Most skin care products contain Shea butter as one of its major ingredients.

Applying Shea butter on your body most especially your face can tone, smooth, softening, and make your skin lighter because it contains fatty acids and vitamins.

It reduces inflammation or swelling and it also contains healing properties.

It can be used on babies and kids too.

Benefits of Shea Butter

Moisturizing

Shea butter is a naturally nourishing and moisturizing vitamin for the skin. It is used as a solution to redress dry skin and preserve/protect the skin natural oils.

Reduces Inflammation

From research, it has been proven that Shea butter is anti-inflammatory. The butter contains Lupeol cinnamate which reduces skin inflammation and alteration or changes in the skin.

Nourishes the skin

Shea butter contains oleic, stearic linoleic acids. These acids protect the skin from dryness, nourishes, softening, strengthen the skin and also reduces wrinkles

Skin Smoothing

The rich tree nuts oil in Shea butter can soak into the skin thereby smoothing the skin. It also aids in skin natural collagen production and contains oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linolenic acids that protect and nourish the skin to prevent drying. With consistent use of this product, many people have reported good results such as skin softening and strengthening as well as wrinkle reduction.

Healing Properties

It has been proven that shea butter contains healing properties. Burns, redness, and swelling of the face or skin can be calmed using shea butter or its products.

Different ways Shea butter can be used

Shea butter can be used in a variety of ways. Some of the ways include:

It can be applied to the body and face as a means of natural smoothing.
It can be used as a Shea butter lotion by mixing with your body lotion.
It is used/ applied on the body afterburn from fire or sun to replenish the skin
It is applied to remove/ wave off stretch marks from the body.
It can be used as a massage butter for massaging the body.
It is applied to the nose during cold or flu.
It is applied on scars to remove or clear scar.
It is used on babies as a natural baby care products.
It is used on the lips as a lip balm.

How to use Shea Butter on the face

The best way to use Shea butter is to apply it directly or use a cream that contains Shea butter. Shea butter can be applied as part of the skincare routine.

Apply Shea butter on your face in the morning before taking your bath and in the evening before going to bed.

The acid and oil content of Shea butter makes applying makeup on top of it difficult.

There was a time I tried it and I felt a hot sensation on my face.

With the butter mixed with other ingredients, you can make a facial mask.

Before applying wash your face with clean water or clean with a face wipe.