Sometimes, you just wish to add an extra ingredient to your skincare regimen that would defy all odds. It is high time you meet shea butter – the all in one product that you are going to fall in love with for your skin. Rich in vitamins and healthy fats, as well as possessing healing properties, shea butter is the universal product you never thought you require—until now.
Whether it is dry skin, dull skin or skin that needs to be guarded against the harsh sun and cold weather this gem in skincare is all set to work its wonders. Get ready to find out what can bring a new level of hydration and radiant glow to your skin.
In this article, we will explain why shea butter is the one product every woman must have in her beauty kit.
What is Shea Butter?
Shea butter is collected from the nuts of a special African tree called shea. It is a vegetable fat obtained from the seeds of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradox), which is indigenous to the western part of Africa. The nuts are crushed and boiled to extract the butter, which is further processed before being used in various applications. Shea butter comprises vitamins, minerals, and many fatty acids, making it an excellent emollient and skin softener.
The Nutrient Profile of Shea Butter for Skin Care
Shea butter contains many nutrients, Such as:
Vitamin A:
- Fights dryness and flakiness on the skin and improves the overall skin’s health.
- It helps repair the skin tissues and encourages generation of new skin cells.
Vitamin E:
- Highly effective wound healer, it is also a very potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from the effects of the environment.
- Vitamin E contributes to slowing down aging processes by fighting free radicals, which damage skin cells and lead to visible signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines.
Vitamin F (Essential Fatty Acids - Linoleic and Oleic Acid):
- This gives the skin a quick boost of hydration and nutrients.
- Improves skin’s natural barrier to keep in moisture in the skin for longer enhancing its softness.
Minerals:
- Shea butter contains calcium, iron, and magnesium. These minerals are ideally used in skin products because they lock in hydration.
Anti-inflammatory Properties:
- Diminish skin redness, inflammation, and irritation, making it suitable for use on sensitive or irritated skin.
Fatty Acids:
- These acids, together with oils such as oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linoleic acid, are present in high levels in shea compared to other oils. These fatty acids are essential in skin nourishment and hydration by forming a layer that helps retain the skin's moisture. It also aids in reducing inflammation and soothing conditions that are usually characterised by skin ailment like eczema, psoriasis, and acne among others.
Benefits of Shea Butter for Skin Care
- Deep Moisturisation
Natralus superfood body lotion is recommended for deep moisturisation and moisture retention because it possesses emollient qualities. Shea butter restores moisture for a very long time without greasing the skin, which is why it makes water-based moisturisers.
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Shea butter's anti-inflammatory benefits have been known and used for decades. However, shea butter is effective for healing and restoring skin because its texture is soft, pliable, and free from roughness. The supplement's active ingredients include vitamins and constituencies such as fatty acids that aid in the healing and repair of the skin.
- Healing and Repair
Shea butter can repair symptoms such as minor cuts and scrapes, burns, and insect bites and help reduce scars and stretch marks as it contains antioxidants. These antioxidants reduce the visible damage from ageing on the user's skin.
- Anti-Aging Benefits
You can apply Natralus Superfood Hand Cream, which contains shea butter , as often as needed. It can improve the broad spectrum of skin conditions, reduce fine wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, and enhance complexion.
- Sun Protection
Shea butter also offers some natural protection against UV rays because it has cinnamic acid, which gives your skin mild SPF. This ultimately makes it a great addition to your skincare routine.
How to Use Shea Butter in Your Skincare Routine
Utilising shea butter as part of one’s skincare approach is manageable and flexible. Below are various suggestions of how it may be used:
- Everyday Moisturiser: After washing your face, it is recommended to massage a bit of the superfood body lotion which includes shea butter onto the face and body. This product can be used at night, allowing the ‘Shea Magic’ to perform while one is asleep.
- Lip Balm: Pure shea butter can be used as a lip balm by women and men with dry or chapped lips. You can apply Natralus Natural Paw Paw Lip Butter Coconut when your lips feel dry and need moisture.
- Hair Conditioner: Shea butter is not only meant for the skin; it can also be applied to the hair as a deep conditioner. Apply to hair and scalp and leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse for soft and manageable hair.
- Cuticle and Hand Cream: To help your cuticles remain healthy, rub a little shea butter on them regularly. For this, use our Natralus SuperFood Hand Cream and see the magic. Infused with pomegranate, goji berries and shea butter, this hand cream restores and protects your hands.
- DIY Skin Care Products: Shea butter can be the foundation of some skincare products. However, it can also be enriched with more natural ingredients, such as coconut oil, herbs, and honey, to make your skincare items.
Why Natralus Shea Butter Products Are the Best
Regarding natural skincare, Natralus shea butter products stand out for their exceptional quality and effectiveness.
Here’s why:
- Pure and Natural Ingredients: Natralus uses only the finest natural ingredients. Their shea butter is sourced sustainably and is free from harmful chemicals, ensuring that your skin receives the purest care possible.
- Deep Moisturisation: Shea butter is renowned for its deep moisturising properties. Natralus shea butter products penetrate deeply into the skin, providing long-lasting hydration and leaving your skin feeling soft and supple.
- Healing Properties: Shea butter is rich in vitamins A and E, essential for skin health. These vitamins help to heal and repair damaged skin, making Natralus shea butter products ideal for those with dry or sensitive skin.
