200g REFINED SHEA BUTTER (wl)
Rich excellent emollient, ethically sourced from the heart of West Africa
Reasons to Add It to Your Routine:
1. It’s safe for most if not all skin types
Shea butter is technically a tree nut product. But unlike most tree nut products, it’s very low in the proteins that can trigger allergies. Though unlikely, it could still trigger a reaction in some people with a tree nut allergy.
Shea butter is safe for most skin types. It has a low comedogenic rating, meaning it is not likely to clog pores. Doing a patch test is the best way to see if it will work for your skin.
Shea butter is typically used for its moisturizing effects. These benefits are tied to shea’s fatty acid content, including linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids.
When you apply shea topically, these oils are rapidly absorbed into your skin. They act as a “refatting” agent, restoring lipids and rapidly creating moisture.
This restores the barrier between your skin and the outside environment, holding moisture.
Shea butter contains high levels of linoleic acid and oleic acid. These two acids balance each other out. That means shea butter is easy for your skin to fully absorb and won’t make your skin look super oily after application.
That said, if you have very oily skin, it may be best to use an oil-free moisturizer.
The plant esters of shea butter have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. When applied to the skin, shea triggers cytokines and other inflammatory cells to slow their production.
This may help minimize irritation caused by environmental factors, such as dry weather, and inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.
Shea butter has significant levels of vitamins A and E, promotes strong antioxidant activity.
A 2022 study suggests shea butter has antibacterial properties. Topical application may decrease the number of acne-causing bacteria on the skin.
7. It may help boost collagen production
Shea butter contains triterpenes. These naturally occurring chemical compounds are thought to deactivate collagen fibre destruction.
Minimize the appearance of fine lines and result in plumper skin.
Sindiswa Nzimande –
My skin never looked and feel this smooth n soft like dis before 😍 not only am I inlove, so is the man in my life. Highly recommend
Martha –
Suitable for kids too
Thanks , we love it
Sydney –
The glow on my skin is unmatched, this Shea butter is OAK
GOAT!!!