Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is usually ivory in color when raw, with more processed versions being white in color. It can be yellow when a root is added to it. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in some African countries. Occasionally, shea butter is mixed with other oils as a substitute for cocoa butter, although the taste is noticeably different.
ABOUT SHEA BUTTER
USING SHEA BUTTER
Shea butter is often referred to by many experts as a skin superfood with the main components including oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid and skin-friendly vitamins quickly absorbed into the skin as it melts at body temperature. By incorporating shea butter into your daily skincare routine, you’ll quickly see and feel many benefits to the skin.
BENEFITS
As well as being an excellent moisturizer, shea butter is used to treat many health issues too. Anti-inflammatory qualities are effective at treating muscle aches and pain traditionally caused by swelling or inflammation due to overexertion. Severe medical conditions like rheumatism or arthritis benefit from shea butter reduce swelling in the joints and muscles