What is Shea Butter?

Shea butter is made from a type of fat that is found in the nuts of an African tree – the shea tree. Scientifically known as Vitellaria paradoxa, when the fat is extracted from the nut, it can be processed in various ways to make it more versatile and useful, both in food preparation and cosmetic products.

Shea Butter Benefits

The most recognized benefits of shea butter include effects like moisturizing the skin, reducing inflammation, preventing premature aging, protecting cardiovascular health, and lightening the skin, among others.

Moisturizing

The fatty acids in this butter are known to penetrate the skin and deliver nutrients and antioxidants deep into the skin, keeping it hydrated and healthy.

Hair Care

Using shea butter on your scalp and hair can help to increase growth, prevent hair loss, and reduce inflammation.  This simple fix can lead to less dandruff.

Anti-Inflammatory

Applying this substance to itchy or irritated areas of the body can help to quickly relieve discomfort and soothe conditions like psoriasis, acne, eczema, or rosacea.

Skin Care

Regularly applying this fat-rich butter to your skin can eliminate rough skin and boost skin tone by encouraging circulation and repair of damaged skin cells.

Day & Nigth face cream rich with shea butter

Premature Aging

The antioxidant activity of certain active compounds in this butter, such as linolenic and linoleic acid can help to prevent oxidative stress in the skin, which can reduce the likelihood of wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of premature aging. 

Stretch Marks

Following rapid weight change (pregnancy, crash diet, etc.), your body may develop stretch marks that can be difficult to eliminate. Thanks to the skin-lightening properties of this natural butter, you can make the stretch marks less noticeable. 

Pure stretch marks oil

Diaper Rash

Popular with new parents, shea butter can help protect your child against one of the most irritating and annoying conditions of infancy – diaper rash. Daily application of a small amount can keep them feeling good all day. Pure Calendula DIapers Cream is super rich with shea butter and calm the skin!

Shea Butter Uses

This butter has been used in countless ways throughout history, but some of the most popular applications include its use as a skin lotion, hair conditioner, cooking oil, and soap. In terms of its strictly medicinal uses, it is known to help relieve inflammation and the pain of insect bites, while also stimulating regrowth, repair, and better health of the skin