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According to the Center for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine,
"It is 100% natural and is rich in essential vitamins (A,E & F) and cinnamic acid which contribute to its excellent wound healing properties. Thus, shea butter is commonly used in the treatment of eczema, rashes, burns, and severe dry skin".Moreover, "other therapeutic properties include its ability to provide ultraviolet sun protection, maintain healthy skin and preventing premature wrinkles. The presence of Vitamin F in shea butter offers protection to the skin and also rejuvenates and soothes rough and dry skin, gives it youthful appearance. With its ability to combat the aging process of the skin, shea butter is fast gaining popularity in the cosmetic industry, and can be used in bath, beauty and body care products such as soaps, creams, and lotions. It also has a wide application in the pharmaceutical industry, such as in the production of suppositories" (CSRPM, 2008).
"It is 100% natural and is rich in essential vitamins (A,E & F) and cinnamic acid which contribute to its excellent wound healing properties. Thus, shea butter is commonly used in the treatment of eczema, rashes, burns, and severe dry skin".Moreover, "other therapeutic properties include its ability to provide ultraviolet sun protection, maintain healthy skin and preventing premature wrinkles. The presence of Vitamin F in shea butter offers protection to the skin and also rejuvenates and soothes rough and dry skin, gives it youthful appearance. With its ability to combat the aging process of the skin, shea butter is fast gaining popularity in the cosmetic industry, and can be used in bath, beauty and body care products such as soaps, creams, and lotions. It also has a wide application in the pharmaceutical industry, such as in the production of suppositories" (CSRPM, 2008).
Shea butter only grows in Africa (accross a belt from Central to West Africa). African women are the main producers of shea butter. Interesting enough, it's recent and increased popularity, has caused it to become highly commercialized and industrialized and it now replaces cocoa butter in the chocolate industry.
It is incredibly precious, and valuable. Plus, by buying products like the above, you help to empower women, by supporting fair trade.
The raw version can also be purchased in the typical West African market and it is quite inexpensive. You can mix it with essential oils and have a chemical free body lotion that can keep your skin healthy for milleniums. lol
BE PROUD, BE HAPPY, BE BEAUTIFUL, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY BE NATURAL!
Sahelian Pride
It is incredibly precious, and valuable. Plus, by buying products like the above, you help to empower women, by supporting fair trade.
The raw version can also be purchased in the typical West African market and it is quite inexpensive. You can mix it with essential oils and have a chemical free body lotion that can keep your skin healthy for milleniums. lol
BE PROUD, BE HAPPY, BE BEAUTIFUL, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY BE NATURAL!
Sahelian Pride
Shea butter is amazing. Although raw and concentrated, it is a bit smelly.
ReplyDeleteI've read/heard that shea butter is a little too heavy for your face and can clog pores, so I usually stick to using it neck-down.
And for that, it is awesome. Good post. :)
I think it depends on your face type. Mine is on the dryer side, therefore using shea butter on my face in "temperate biome" winters is helpful rather than harmful. However, where I am living now, I cannot afford to put it on my face, it does feel very heavy. I put facial moiturizer (purpose) until I find an alternative :)
ReplyDeleteoh and for the raw versions, it's always great to melt it and mix it with essential oils. My sister and i sometimes make awesome shea butter "souffles".
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