Shea Butter and its Benefit

 Shea Butter

 

Shea butter is a highly fatty substance that is extracted from the African karite tree. It is a triglyceride ranging from bright yellow to ivory in color. Shea butter is derived mainly form oleic acid and stearic acid. The english word "shea" (pronounced shay) comes from the word s’í in the language of Mali known as Bamana.

Shea butter is a complex fat that is made up of approximately 40-60% oleic acid, 20-50% stearic acid, 3-11% linoleic acid, 2-9% palmitic acid, less than 1% linolenic acid, and less than 1% arachidic acid. It is an extremely rich, natural source of vitamins A and E.

The moisturizing properties of the butter are similar to those produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin, making shea butter highly beneficial in skin care. In addition, the healing fraction of shea butter ranges from 5-17%. it is this high healing fraction that makes shea butter superior to other nut oils. Shea butter has been shown to be improve a number of skin conditions. These include:

 

Eczema

insect bites

frostbite

sunburns

skin allergies

small wounds

wrinkles

psoriasis

arthritis

stretch marks

And more...

Other benefits of shea butter

Shea butter has been used for years by women in Africa to hydrate, regenerate, firm and heal skin and hair. Some of its many benefits include:

Makes skin more flexible

Deeply hydrates and protects the skin - Shea butter leaves a very thin film on your skin that protect it from dehydration, sun, wind and drastic changes of temperature

Protects from UVB and UVA - it also has a SPF of 6 which is always beneficial and can help prevent premature aging.

Vitamins - contains vitamins A, D and E

Fatty acids - contains vitamin F, which is not precisely a vitamin. The name vitamin F has been to refer to a group of fatty acids that include Omega 3, Omega 6 and linoleic acid, which are necessary for proper functioning of cell nucleus and membranes.

Anti-irritant - great against eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis

Prevents premature aging - Shea butter will keep those wrinkles at bay. Shea butter has the nutrients your skin (and hair) need to keeping looking beautiful, healthy and young.

Antimicrobial - helps heal injuries, wounds and pimples.

No pimples - even though it is greasy, shea butter is non-comedogenic and it won't clog pores. So just because it's greasy, it doesn't mean it's going to give you pimples. Click here to read more on the causes of acne.

Hypoallergenic - Shea butter is so gentle that it can used by babies and adults.

Absorbs quickly - so no greasy face! yay!

Shea butter’s many benefits also include:

• Daily skin moisturizer
• Dry Skin Relief
• Dry Scalp
• Sunburn
• Skin Rash and Diaper Rash Relief
• Skin Peeling after Tanning
• Reduce Blemishes and Wrinkles
• Relieves Itchy Skin Due to Dryness
• Shaving Cream to Reduce Razor Irritation
• Stretch Mark Prevention
• Reducing Acne
• Heals Skin Cracks
• Heals Small Skin Wounds
• Soften Tough Skin on Feet
• Minor Burns
• Eczema
• Sun and Wind Protection
• Evens Skin tone
• Reduces Blemishes and Scarring
• Eliminates Scalp irritation from Chemical processing or Dryness
• Prevents Bumps after Shaving
• Helps Restore Elasticity to Skin
• Restores Luster to hair
• Absorbs Quickly without Leaving Greasy Residue
• Restores Luster to hair

 Apart from the odour,  try it today and you will be glad you did