Shea Butter

Did you know Shea butter has been called the skins best friend? 

Shea butter comes from the seed of the Shea tree, also know as the karite’ tree, which means “tree of life”. Pure unrefined Shea butter is an all natural cream that heals as it moisturizes, improving blemishes, wrinkles, eczema, and dermatitis.

It also helps treat skin allergies, insect bites, sunburn, frostbite, and dry, brittle hair. Shea’s healing properties come from vitamins A and E, fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. According to the American Shea Butter Institute, unrefined Shea butter also contains cinnamic acid, an ingredient that acts as a natural sunscreen.

Closely related to cinnamon, cinnamic acid loses its natural sunscreen properties if it sits on the shelf for too long or it’s mixed with additives. Be sure to avoid pure white Shea butter, this is a sign that the product has been highly refined and stripped of nutrients. The color should be buttery to reflect Shea’s natural vitamin A content.

Sooth your skin today with refreshing Shea butter.

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose or fix any specific medical concern. It is meant to offer insight about potential health issues and risks, and to encourage you to research ways to become healthier. These statements have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Please check with your health care provider(s) prior to making any change that could potentially interact with medications or health conditions.