Shea butter

Shea Butter

Shea butter is obtained from the kernels of the shea tree (karite) fruit. These huge trees grow in Africa, south of the Sahara. There they are considered sacred and cannot be cut down. Shea butter made from the kernels contains a large amount of fatty and oleic acids, as well as vitamin E. This makes it a popular skin care product, as it provides the skin with moisture and a protective layer. The active ingredients of shea butter penetrate deep into the skin. They protect the skin from drying out and wrinkles for a long time. In addition, the pain-relieving properties of shea butter are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the joints.

Shea butter composition

Unsaponifiable fractions, i.e. parts that cannot be washed off by normal washing of skin or hair, make up about 11%. The component allantoin plays an important role, as it has anti-inflammatory properties and thus promotes rapid healing of wounds. Thus, the components of shea butter also help to treat eczema and neurodermatitis.

The composition includes:

Triterpenes and triterpene alcohols

Stearic acid

Linoleic acid

Palmitic acid

Allantoin

Vitamin E

Beta-carotene

Shea butter for skin care

With its nourishing and protective ingredients, shea butter helps to make rough skin soft and supple again. Shea butter is suitable as a skin care product for the treatment of scars, eczema, neurodermatitis and burns, for the care of cracked, dry skin, for soothing itching, peeling skin and rashes, as well as for care after sunbathing. Regular use of shea butter prevents the formation of stretch marks and wrinkles.

Shea butter for the treatment of rheumatic pain

Shea butter has a very low melting point and turns into a liquid oil when in contact with the body. Therefore, it is very suitable for use in the form of a light massage for inflammatory rheumatism. Its analgesic properties help relieve rheumatic pain.

Shea butter for hair care

Shea butter has proven itself as a product suitable for combating dry hair and split ends. The ingredients in shea butter help brittle and lifeless hair to become healthy again. In addition, shea butter provides protection against harmful environmental factors. The best time to use shea butter is at night. To do this, rub a little shea butter from the hairline to the ends, wrap your hair in a towel and leave it overnight. Wash your hair in the morning with a shampoo suitable for your hair type. After this, your hair becomes soft again.

Using shea butter

Before using, warm up a little oil in your hands, it will melt at body temperature, and then it will be easier to apply to the skin and hair.