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Raw Shea butter, made from the
nuts of the Shea Karite tree, has long been used in West Africa for skin
care.
Have you ever wondered why many black women of 60 and even over have few
and sometimes no wrinkles on their faces? While natural skin oils are,
of course, partly responsible for this, there is still the need for a
dedicated regime of skin care. Integral to that regime is the use of raw
Shea butter for many black women and increasing numbers of men.
Raw Shea butter, made from the nuts of the Shea Karite tree, has long
been used in West Africa for skin care. The nuts contain fatty acids
that help keep skin smooth and rejuvenated. Traditionally, Shea butter
was used to treat conditions of the skin and scalp, but today it is
often found in skin care products to ward off fine lines and wrinkles.
To make raw Shea butter, the Shea nuts are cracked, grilled, pounded,
and then boiled for hours in water. The extracted raw Shea butter is
then scooped up from the water and set aside to cool. Separated from the
water, it will keep for about two years.
Several compounds in the raw Shea butter are responsible for its
benefits to the skin. Its fatty oils help maintain both the skin's
moisture and elasticity. Cinnamic acid protects the skin from
ultraviolet rays. Raw Shea butter also reduces the appearance of stretch
marks, making it extremely useful for pregnant women and women with
children. Raw Shea butter is also neutral in composition, rarely causing
an allergic reaction.
Raw Shea butter comes in different forms. Soaps made with Shea butter
have an excellent effect on skin with dermatitis and eczema. It
introduces more vitamins A and E into the skin, which helps keep it
moisturized and soft. The benefits of a lotion containing raw Shea
butter are similar but more concentrated and consequently more
noticeable. A lotion is ideal for use in the winter when the air is
drier.
Raw Shea butter is one of the best anti-aging ingredients nature can
provide. Few substances can match its benefits, which range from skin
moisture retention to UV protection. When looking for your next facial
skin care product, remember the benefits of raw Shea butter. The secret
to getting the best is to read the label and make sure the product
contains the highest grade of raw Shea butter. Don’t buy just any
product that lists “raw Shea butter” as an ingredient.
Effective on women of all colors, high-grade raw Shea butter meets the
standard you need to improve, maintain, and retain the best looking skin
ever.
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