In our line of ingredients, we were discussing Shea Butter and how it is good for your skin and hair. Ready for more?
While Shea Butter doesn’t melt when kept at room temperature, it can melt when rubbed against your fingers. Did you know Shea Butter is rich in Saturated Fatty Acids and the concentration is higher than other plant-based lipids like Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, etc.?
Shea Butter is taken from the seeds of Shea Tree, and the extracted cream is prepared without using chemicals. However, make sure to buy unprocessed and cold-pressed raw Shea Butter for best results.
How Does Shea Butter Look or Feel Like?
Shea Butter feels soft, is cream or beige color and gets absorbed by your skin readily. You can cut it using your butter knife at room temperature and spreads softly like butter or margarine. It is important to note that Shea Butter isn’t green, brown, dark brown, gray or white. It is cream or beige and has a nutty aroma. Even so, if you apply it on your skin, it loses the aroma after 15 – 20 minutes. Make sure you check these aspects when buying your Shea Butter – it if doesn’t match these specifics, you’re not having unprocessed and good quality Shea Butter.
Why Use Shea Butter?
Researches have shown Shea Butter is more than just a moisturizer. It has many uses and been used in products for treating various skin conditions. Shea Butter is said to help combat Dryness, Itching, Rashes, Sunburn, Minor Scrapes and Wounds, Wrinkles, Blemishes, Cracks in Skin, Roughness of Skin, Stretch Marks – prevention or reduction, Frost Bites, Insect Bites, Allergies, Dermatitis, Eczema, Burns, etc. Besides, skin is soft, supple and healthy when using Shea Butter. Do you know men can use it as a cream to get smooth and silky shave?
It is said that using Shea Butter for 4 – 6 weeks for certain skin conditions like ageing skin signs, or say Eczema. But insect bites, or allergies or even itching or dryness can be remedied almost immediately in most cases. However for skin conditions the result can vary based on the skin condition, your health specifics and the individuality of a person.
Who All Can Use Shea Butter?
Why, of course every one can! It is a must in every home, not just for healthy and soft skin, but also for combatting to certain skin conditions to minor scrapes and wounds that happen everyday. Oh, and Shea Butter is a great way to pamper your hair, mositurize and strengthen it and if you have dry or damaged hair, Shea Butter is just what you need!
Do you know Shea Butter is used to deal with muscle aches and pains and also, to combat problems brought on due to radiation therapy? We all know it is very moisturizing and makes your skin soft and supple, when used regularly. Indeed, because raw Shea butter is extremely moisturizing and very hydrating, when applied to the skin, it provides immediate softness and smoothness. But it has other proven benefits.
Rich in antioxidants, The National Center for Biotechnology Information says the Shea Butter is a source of anti-tumor and of anti-inflammatory compounds according to their study results. American Journal of Life Sciences claims that Shea butter can promote collagen production, which gives it the anti-ageing benefits.
This is not all. We’re going to add more about this wonderful ingredient Aya Naturals swears by and it isn’t without reason, as you can see already. Stay tuned for more about Shea Butter, DIY Recipes and what not! We love to hear from you, so feel free to write to us – your questions, suggestions or comments are always welcomed.
