5 Benefits of Shea Butter

June 24, 2022

Written by Arganour Cosmetics

June 24, 2022

Written by Arganour Cosmetics

Pure shea butter has become one of the top natural cosmetics. Its high moisturizing properties make it the perfect ally for dry, very dry, and/or damaged skin.

If you want healthy, soft, and glowing skin, don't hesitate to start using it. In this post, we reveal the benefits of shea butter. Don't miss it!

By the way, keeping your skin moisturized daily is one of most people's priorities, as skin tends to lose moisture and become dehydrated quite easily. Find out more about how to keep your skin hydrated all year round!

What is shea butter?

Shea butter is a 100% natural cosmetic product extracted by pressing the seeds of the shea tree, a widespread plant in West Africa. Today, it is considered an essential skincare product, as it is rich in fatty acids and has healing, antioxidant, and moisturizing properties.

If anything stands out about shea butter, it is its solid, paste-like texture. Upon contact with the skin, it melts, turning into oil and absorbing very quickly. The best thing about shea butter is that it is suitable for all skin types, as it is non-irritating and respects the skin barrier.

What are the benefits of shea butter?

Shea butter has many properties for the skin as it is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, and also contains collagen, a substance that plays a key role in preventing skin aging.

Want to discover the benefits of shea butter? We'll reveal them to you!

Moisturizes and nourishes: It deeply moisturizes, softens, and nourishes, providing greater elasticity and flexibility to the skin.

Healing: It is widely used to treat burns and scars as it has softening, healing, and regenerating properties. Without a doubt, shea butter is one of the best options for stretch marks.

Anti-inflammatory power: Not only does it heal, shea butter also soothes the skin and relieves skin problems such as irritations, ulcers, chafing, eczema, bites, and more.

Powerful antioxidant: Its high concentration of vitamins A and E helps protect the skin from free radicals and premature aging.

Protects: Shea butter protects the skin from external agents such as wind, cold, and sun. How? Its fatty acids create a powerful protective film on the dermis.

How to use shea butter?

If you have dry, very dry, or damaged skin, don't hesitate to buy shea butter and include it in your skincare routine. Apply a small amount to the desired area, after drying it, and massage until completely absorbed.

Shea butter can be used for your face, cracked heels, very dry elbows, dehydrated lips, and much more.

In winter, you'll notice that the butter has a firmer consistency than usual, as if it were "hard." Don't worry, this is normal due to the low temperatures. If you want a lighter texture, just heat it for a few seconds in the microwave or in a double boiler.

Another use for shea butter is to moisturize your nails. By moisturizing them, you'll prevent them from breaking and the appearance of those dreaded flakes, and they'll also regain their natural shine. Simply apply a very small amount of butter to each nail and massage in. Oh! And if you want, you can also use it as a lip balm.

What to mix shea butter with?

You can mix shea butter with other 100% natural ingredients such as almond oil or argan oil. For example, if you want a very moisturizing blend, we recommend combining shea butter with almond oil, argan oil, and avocado oil.

Once you've achieved a light, even, and smooth mixture, you can apply it to the area of your body you want to treat or use it as a hair mask.

As you've seen, shea butter has many uses. We love it, so now's the time for you to try it yourself. We're sure you'll like it! Remember, you get a 15% discount on your first order if you subscribe to our newsletter.

And that's it for today's post. We'll see you next week to continue sharing more interesting facts about natural cosmetics. See you soon!