We all know that coconut oil, honey, milk are integral ingredients of most of our skincare products. But do you know about this one ingredient that’s also a secret ingredient in most of your skincare and beauty products? Shea butter is this one ingredient that’s making a buzz all over!
In this era of natural and wholesome products, this miracle product has garnered a lot of love worldwide.
But what is Shea butter? This is an oil rich in fats derived from Karite tree originated from the African sub-continent. Shea butter is extracted from the Karite tree nut through crushing, roasting and grinding. Enriched with Vitamin A,E,F and fatty acids, it has some amazing nourishing properties.
The benefits of Shea butter are umpteen. This is one ingredient that’s great for almost all skin types and age from babies to seniors.
No wonder it’s a part of most of the shampoos, body lotions, cosmetics and conditioners.
Don’t believe?! Take a look at some of its incredible uses and benefits.
1.Moisturiser: As important it is to look after your face, it's even more important to take of your skin on your hands and legs. Shea butter is enriched with fatty acids and packed with Vitamins essential for nourishing the skin. This could be your pick for summers especially as it helps in restoring damaged and patched skin as well gives protection against UV rays!
L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Comforting Face Cream (Rs. 2,910)
2.Hair Conditioner: Shea butter helps in reconstructing dry and dull hair and helps to control frizz. Not only does it add shine and moisture to the hair but also helps in controlling dandruff and other scalp problems.
The Body Shop Shea Butter Richly Repleneshing Conditioner (Rs.645)
3. Skin boon: The buttery consistency and texture make it perfect as a face cream. It is good at penetrating in the skin and at room temperature, it melts onto the face making it easier to reach through the pores. Shea butter's phenomenal healing properties help in promoting a healthier and problem free skin. Shea butter is used to treat most of the skin problems such as blemishes, rashes, stretch marks, sunburns and many more.
The Face Shop Real Nature Shea Butter Face Mask (Rs.100)
4. Hydrating agent: Other than the face, our hands need the most hydration especially during gruelling summers and extreme winters. Hands are the most exposed part of our body and the early signs of ageing are often seen on the hands initially. Hence, they need special attention and care. Shea butter provides the perfect amalgamation of skin healing and youth promoting substances to keep the hands soft, wrinkle-free and deeply hydrated.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream (Rs.710)
Shea Butter is much more than a just a boon to your skin care problems! And the next time you are buying any skincare products make sure it contains Shea butter too :)