November 21, 2007

Shea Butter is one of my favorite ingredients in skin care products.  Unrefined Shea Butter is a solid fatty oil from the nuts of wild shea trees in Africa.  The moisturizing and healing properties of Shea Butter have been a mainstay of African pharmacology for centuries to protect, heal, and smoothe the skin.  High in unsaponifiable fats as well as Vitamins A and E, Shea Butter has long been recognized for its amazing healing effects on skin conditions, dryness, and cell regeneration.

As the weather gets colder, Shea Butter is a perfect ingredient to protect the skin from dryness and becoming chapped.  With all the new and cutting-edge skin care ingredients on the market, there are few (in my opinion!) that are as pure, natural, and compare to the beneficial effects Shea Butter has on the skin.  After applying, my skin feels hydrated, looks plumper and more refreshed.  Shea Butter can be found in both drugstore and “luxury” skin care products as an added ingredient.  I prefer to buy pure, unrefined Shea Butter (available in most health food stores) and apply directly to the skin.  Since it has a thick, rich consistency, it may be better suited for dry skin.  Unrefined Shea Butter works well to soothe and protect dry or chapped hands and feet.  Also, if have particularly dry skin on the face, pull your hair back, apply (sparingly) to the face, and let it work its wonders overnight!

Posted by Jacqueline at 9:08 am    
Category: Ingredients
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