Description
Shea butter is fat thats extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. Its solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory colour. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from that region. Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids combined with its easy-to-spread consistency makes it a great product for smoothing, soothing and conditioning your skin. Benefits of Shea butter: Heres why so many people love shea butter so much. Just remember: When you use refined, processed shea butter, you wont see most of these incredible benefits! As a regular, daily hand and body moisturizer To relieve dry or itchy skin or eczema To reduce the appearance of stretch marks or scars As an effective acne treatment As a moisturizing lip balm To help alleviate skin rashes, burns, and insect bites To reduce skin inflammation To help soothe razor burn As a low-grade sunscreen, and to replenish the skin after sun exposure As a moisturizing hair and scalp mask