If shea butter is not already an essential in your bathroom, it will soon be! This product comes from the fruits of an African tree which are transformed into butter. If it is so appreciated, it is because it is restorative, hydrating (while softening and softening the skin) and it is a gold mine in terms of vitamins (A, D, E, F), essential fatty acids and latex. When it is not in many cosmetic products which have understood its relevance for skin and hair care, it is found in its buttery state that we know so well, like a dough that must be worked carefully by hand to make it oily! If its many virtues interest you, don’t forget to buy some in an organic store or on the internet and read on for 10 examples of uses of shea butter.
1) Shea butter when bathing
If your skin is dry, or even very dry, add a little shea butter to your bath water. This will form a thin, nourishing film on your body that your skin will love. Once out of the water, your skin will be comfortable, supple and nourished. But you can also massage it in a thin layer after washing. Dry skin loves this nourishing balm which, like aloe vera, soothes irritation, itching and redness. Very effective, this ingredient protects the skin of the whole family from external aggressions and dryness.
2) During a body massage
If your arms or thighs are sore, don’t hesitate to use this butter to give a good massage, it will do you good!
3) Following hair removal
Shea does not only nourish the skin. It can also relieve it, especially after hair removal thanks to the relaxing and soothing properties of butter.
4) To avoid stretch marks
This is a big fear in case of pregnancy or diet. To prevent them from appearing, put some preventive butter on the areas where they might want to show up. Unfortunately, since butter does not have any magical properties, it does not remove stretch marks that have already been established. Damage ! However, this helps soften and hydrate the skin to preserve its elasticity.
5) Shea butter saves our hands
If they are prone to chapping or are extremely dry and uncomfortable (in winter or because of certain jobs that put a lot of strain on them), butter can bring them a lot of softness and soothing.
6) On your hair
It’s not just good for the body! You can use this product on dry hair or damaged hair. Applied a few hours, or even overnight, before shampooing, it has the gift of restoring a little suppleness to hair that is out of breath. The keratin of the hair will actually drink this miracle butter, especially your ends. You can gently dry soaked hair before going to bed to leave just the right amount of product. After the break, do not hesitate to shampoo twice with your usual product or use Aleppo soap to rinse your hair.
If your hair is not too dry, add a little product and leave it on for around thirty minutes.
7) To draw in all seasons
Always have a jar on hand! In winter, it treats your dried and completely dehydrated skin and in summer, it treats skin prone to sunburn. Let’s not even talk about the straw effect due to the sun and sea water which is much reduced!
8) On the face
Nothing prevents you from putting it on your face. This butter is excellent for hydrating and protecting the skin. It also improves skin elasticity.
9) On your lips… but not only!
You can add a touch of butter to treat lips dried out by the cold or naturally very chapped. If you keep blowing your nose because of a severe cold or allergy, apply a little butter to soothe irritated skin.
10) Finally, shea butter is also an excellent aftershave for these gentlemen
Apply a little butter to the lower part of the face which will be very soothed. Use a damp towel to get rid of the oily look.