SHEA BUTTER – A summary of various uses and benefits

A recent trip to the beauty shops shows that Shea butter is fast becoming the no 1 natural skin moisturisers.  Almost all face, body and hair moisturisers contain Shea butter, mainly because of its softening, anti-drying, anti-aging and protective properties.  Shea butter is versatile and can be used for various purposes including:   

·         Baby’s skin

 Shea Butter that is all natural and unrefined is one of the best things you can put on your baby's sensitive skin. It has healing properties and is amazing for many things.  With bad publicity on chemical based products many mothers and fathers are turning to natural products to put on their baby’s skin. Unrefined Shea butter is natural, safe and very gentle on the skin. It is great for soothing and calming baby and for baby massage.

·         Dry skin

 The environment and seasons have been known to play a major role when it comes to dry skin. During the winter months the cold temperature outdoors and central heating indoors contributes to skin being dry and chapped. In the summer months, the heat from the sun and using air conditioning also contributes to dry skin. Dermatologist have recommend that one effective way to treat dry skin is to use a skin emollient like Shea butter, a vegetable based oil loaded with essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants and phytonutrients which can deeply moisturise the skin and help to relieve dry skin.

·         Family care

Shea butter is ideal for use by the entire family. It is an ultimate skin tool for everything from daily skin moisturising to lip, foot and hand care, to even athletic use. It also helps wounds  to heal and forms a protective barrier over the vulnerable area. In other words, it’s a very useful tub to keep around the house!

·         Hair care

 With Shea butter rich in vitamins A, E and F, and other moisturising properties; it can help to condition, moisturise, revitalise and protect hair. It is ideal for very dry, brittle hair and can help to improve over processed and damaged hair. It anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties are also great for any scalp irritation especially after the use of chemicals. It naturally returns sheen and lustre to the hair and keeps it generally healthy

In order to enjoy all these great benefits from Shea butter, it is important to note that the Shea butter must be raw, natural and unrefined.  It is only with raw unrefined Shea butter can these benefits be fully realised.  For raw unrefined Shea butter visit www.aviela.co.uk