3 Reasons to Use Shea butter for your dry skin

A recent trip to the beauty shops shows that Shea butter is fast becoming the no 1 natural skin moisturiser.  Almost all face, body and hair moisturisers contain Shea butter, mainly because of its softening, anti-drying, anti-aging and protective properties.  Many of these products prominently display “Shea butter” on their label but may have very little Shea butter in their product or ‘false Shea butter’, thereby taking advantage of the Shea butter buzz.  This in many cases causes the benefits of Shea butter on the skin to be minimised.  But Shea butter has tremendous benefits for the skin and its moisturising power sets it apart from most mineral oils.

Notably, many researchers, organisations and dermatologists have recommended the use of Shea butter either among beauty supplies for a better looking skin or in the medicine cabinet for small skin injuries around the house.  These recommendations however are not only based on the moisturising power of Shea butter but on the healing properties and the vitamins and nutrients that Shea butter provide for a healthy skin.

Reason 1:  What Shea butter is?

Shea butter is an all natural face, body and hair moisturiser and a natural skin emollient.  It is derived from the nut of the Shea tree.   For many centuries it has been the secret of the African woman, and it use dates as far back as in the days of the Queen of Sheba and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. 

The moisturisers found in Shea butter are the same as that produced by the natural skin.  However during harsh climatic conditions and with age the skin is able to produce less of these moisturisers thus making Shea butter a superb humectants that can enhance the skin and return it to its soft and supple state

Reason 2:  What Shea butter Contain?

100% Pure Shea butter contains very remarkable healing properties, vitamins and nutrients that help relieve the skin of various ailments.   Shea butter contains Vitamin A, E and F.  Vitamin A is an essential ingredient for maintaining a healthy skin and a serious lack can cause dry, rough skin and many other skin ailments.  The Vitamin E in Shea butter is known to protect the skin against any damage caused by its exposure to the sun and other environmental agents. 

Additionally Shea butter also contains several anti inflammatory agents that are responsible for healing minor wounds, burns and other skin injuries. 

Research has shown that these agents contained in 100% Pure Shea butter can transform your skin between 4 – 8 weeks, into a softer, smoother and healthier looking skin.

Reason 3:  What Shea butter can be used for?

Here are 36 uses of Shea butter as found on the Shea butter centre website.   

Anti-Aging	Healing Aide	Prevention	Skin Protection
Reactivation of Collagen Synthesis Regenerating properties that prevent photo-aging Better looking skin Eliminates dull, grayish complexion Improves skin texture	Anti-inflammatory properties Small skin wounds Nasal decongestant Skin cracks Tough or rough heels Insect bites Muscle fatigue Muscle aches Muscle tension Skin allergies (poison ivy/oak) Eczema Dermatitis Rheumatism Arthritis Skin damage from heat / radiation Skin rashes After tanning Scars Blemishes Wrinkles Sun burn	·         Stretch marks during pregnancy ·         Wrinkle formation ·         Dry skin, chapped, itchy skin ·         Skin peeling	·         Cold weather and frost bites ·         Before and after strenuous exercise ·         UV aggressions ·         Shaving cream ·         Maintenance of healthy skin ·         Superior moisturizer ·         Softer, smoother skin

For traditional users of Shea butter this list is not exhaustive.  More and more uses and benefits are being discovered every day.  For everyday uses of Shea butter visit our website www.sheabuttershop.co.uk