shea body butters

Shea butter is a popular skincare ingredient processed from shea tree nuts. The trees from which the nuts are harvested are native to West Africa. 

Shea butter is widely loved worldwide thanks to its benefits to our skin and hair. The fatty substance contains many nourishing fatty acids and vitamins that make our skin and hair healthier. 

 

Benefits? 

1. It is most known for its ability to moisturize skin. This skincare ingredient is considered an emollient, a substance that helps keep moisture trapped in the skin.

2. Shea butter also helps fight several types of infections, both by fungi and bacteria. 

Shea butter has anti-fungal properties.

3. Did you know that shea butter helps slow down the aging process? First, it contains vitamins A and E, which are both antioxidants. This means shea butter helps block free radicals from damaging your skin cells, effectively helping prevent premature aging. As a potent moisturizer, shea butter helps boost collagen production and healthy skin cell regeneration. These help your skin retain its elasticity and younger glow, even as you age.

4. A lot of people suffer from irritating skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis. A person with eczema usually doesn't have high enough levels of fatty acids in the skin, making the skin barrier weak to germs and other irritants. Usually, the treatment given to those with this skin condition includes medicated creams, balms, or ointments. These substances help moisturize the skin while reinforcing the skin's protection from irritants.

5. One of the best things about shea butter is that it's safe for most people. While people with nut allergies will understandably veer away from it, this substance is safe, even for them.