Benefits of Shea Butter

Shea Butter can be beneficial in so many ways! This unrefined shea butter gains its color from the west African Borututu tree, naturally extracted from the root. Thus, enriching it with antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are a key component in fighting against elemental aging. Raw shea butter is rich and creamy and gets absorbed quickly into the skin, as it melts at body temperature. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties (to a certain extent).

Shea Butter is super rich in vitamins A, D, E, F; and we are going to break down the benefits of each of these.

1. Vitamin A- This helps prevent breakouts and supports the skins immune system by preventing sun damage and interrupting the process that breaks down collagen. It effectively hydrates and supports the skins moisture naturally and assists in maintaining a healthy dermis and epidermis.
2. Vitamin D- This plays and essential role in skin protection and rejuvenation. Vitamin D contributes to skin cell growth, repair and metabolism. It enhances the skins immune system helping fight free radicals that can cause premature aging.
3. Vitamin E- Vitamin E can potentially reduce the irritation and inflammation associated with inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
4. Vitamin F- This is a property which can help reduce inflammation and regulate healthy cell function as well. It helps the skins barrier become healthier and reduces the excessive loss of water.

Shea butter benefits are all supported by the richness in these vitamins that work has a team to rejuvenate, regulate, and support healthy skin. It also provides benefits from other naturally occurring chemical properties, such as linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and oleic fatty acids. These ingredients balance the oils on your skin. Triglycerides from the fatty part of the shea nut that nourish and condition your skin. Cetyl esters are from the waxy part of the shea nut butter that conditions and locks in moisture.

Research says that not only does shea butter assist in calming topical inflammation of the skin, but can reduce inflammation and pain caused by arthritis. Studies also say that shea butter may help sore muscles the same way it may help joint pain. Testing suggests that shea butter is helpful in reducing inflammation and irritation caused by first degree burns, can soothe diaper rash, and razor bumps as well. Shea butter can also be beneficial to dry scalp and brittle hair, when applied like a treatment mask as well. It also provides a low level UV protection roughly 6-10%, thanks to the naturally occurring vitamins.