Shea butter has many properties that are used in the world of beauty for the care of the skin, hair and the body in general.
Among its active principles it contains vitamins, flavonoids, phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acids responsible for the care of our skin. It allows it to be moisturized, nourishes it, and increases the natural production of collagen and elastin.
Shea butter for dry or chapped skin : As mentioned above, this product naturally hydrates and nourishes the skin significantly, ideal especially for cold climates. For this, I melted a few tablespoons in a water bath and applied with circular movements on the skin after bathing, let it act for approximately five minutes and then remove with cold water.
Shea butter for healthy and shiny hair: You can make a cream bath with this, again melting it in a double boiler, and applying it to the hair. Leave it to act for approximately 25 minutes and then wash as usual. Your hair will look shinier, healthier, and more hydrated.
Shea butter for skin with stretch marks : It is an excellent natural remedy to reduce the visibility of stretch marks. You must melt it in a water bath as in the previous points and massage the affected areas with it after a shower, leave it on for five minutes and then remove with cold water.
It is an excellent healing, so it can also be used on burns.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
