The benefits of shea butter
I often say that shea butter is a must have in all families and I weigh my words 😌
Still unknown and sometimes underestimated, shea butter is full of priceless benefits!
Did you know ?
Shea butter is Very used as an ingredient in cosmetics and hair care products. You can have fun reviewing the ingredient/INCI list of your products and searching for "butyrospermum parkii butter" which is the name corresponding to shea butter. You will be surprised to find it everywhere: soap, milk, body cream, etc.
The benefits for the skin
Rich in vitamins A, E and F, shea butter is known for its properties moisturizing, protective and antioxidant.
It also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is often used to relieve dry hair and abysses, skin irritations, sunburns and premature aging skin.
Very quickly absorbed by the skin, the application of shea butter helps fight against dehydration and helps the skin retain its suppleness and elasticity.
For future and new mothers, shea butter will help you prevent, reduce stretch marks and make the mask of pregnancy disappear.
Having body aches, muscle pain? Do not hesitate to massage yourself with shea butter, shea butter helps to relax the muscles.
A natural aftershave treatment for men? just use shea butter.
The benefits for the hair
It is also very useful to protect the hair from external aggressions, such as wind, sun and pollution.
Shea Butter Hair Mask is a great way to nourish and hydrate hair. They regain strengh and shine. Shea butter can also be flavored with essential oils to make it more effective or more treating.
Benefits for toddlers
For babies, shea butter is very nutritious and prevents dryness in their skin. Always use good quality shea butter.
Where i'm coming from, after bathing, shea butter is used to massage babies who fall asleep right after 🤭
It is an excellent nipple care for breastfeeding mothers. Applied to the nipple, it softens the skin, prepares for breastfeeding and helps prevent cracks.
How to choose your shea butter?
- Favor raw, unrefined shea butter, it is thus preserved of all its virtues
- Its original smell is present (this one fades after application)
- Its color varies according to the country of origin from beige to yellow, light yellow
- It is solid but melts on contact with the skin.
Shea butter is our best seller at MissBak because in addition to being pure, unrefined, without additives, it is made by women's cooperatives in northern Côte d'Ivoire and purchased at a fair price.
Here is what Noémie and Élodie have to say
DIY 🥣 Do you want to make your shea butter products? The excellent book Shea butter cosmetics will guide you step by step using simple and fun recipes.
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