PraNaturals 100% Organic Shea Butter 300ml, Pure Raw Unrefined A Grade African Ivory All-Natural, Smooth Shea Nut Lip Balm Body Butter Moisturiser Cream Lotion for All Skin Face Hair Type

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Typically, you can find shea butter in lotions for people with dry skin. Shea butter contains fatty acids. They lubricate the skin and create a barrier that keeps moisture in. In people with oilier skin, sebum (natural skin oil) does this job. But for those with drier skin, a moisturizer helps maintain dewiness. 2. Eases irritation But manufacturers combine it with other ingredients to reach levels of SPF 15 or higher. Plus, you get all the soothing, moisturizing and anti-aging benefits of shea butter. 6. Doesn’t cause allergic reactions Carayanni VJ, et al. (2011). Comparing oilbased ointment versus standard practice for the treatment of moderate burns inGreece: A trial based cost effectiveness evaluation. DOI: Micali G, et al. (2018). Evidence-basedtreatment of atopic dermatitis with topical moisturizers [Abstract]. DOI:

Shea butter contains anti-inflammatory substances, which ease swelling and redness in skin. People use it for any irritation, from sunburns to chapped lips to skin that’s reacting to too many acid peels or scrubs. 3. Prevents cell damage

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Eczema is a common skin condition that causes itchy, red rashes. It also makes you prone to skin infections. When you have eczema, part of the problem is that you don’t have enough fatty acids in your skin. Your skin barrier isn’t as effective at warding off irritants and germs. Shea butter is slippery and can keep makeup from adhering to your face, so you may prefer to apply it at night before bed. On hair You can use your fingers to scoop a teaspoon or so of shea butter from your jar, and then rub it onto your skin until it’s completely absorbed.

The benefits of shea butter go beyond temporary moisture replenishment, according to board-certified dermatologist Kim Nichols, MD, who's based in Connecticut. "Shea butter is rich in essential fatty acids, making it an excellent emollient for the skin, helping to simultaneously hydrate and protect," she says. In addition, Dr. Nichols notes that shea butter is also a great source of vitamins A (also known as retinol) and E, two antioxidants that soothe and soften irritated, dry, and itchy skin. "This combination of powerhouse ingredients makes shea butter an ideal ingredient to help soothe symptoms of common skin-care conditions such as eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis, to name a few," she says.If your hair is naturally curly or porous, consider using shea butter as a conditioner. Make sure your hair has absorbed most of the shea butter before rinsing and styling as usual. You can also use a small amount of shea butter as a leave-in conditioner. Del Campo R, et al. (2017).Effect of miracle fruit ( Synsepalum dulcificum) seed oil (MFSO) on themeasurable improvement of hair breakage in women with damaged hair: Arandomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, eight-month trial. Even better? The majority of it is alpha-tocopherol (one of eight forms of vitamin E), which has the highest antioxidant activity. Vitamin E is in our sebum, so oilier skins have more of it. Shea butter has a sun protection factor (SPF) of about three or four. It’s too small to prevent sun damage or sunburn on its own. However, notes Dr. Vij, it’s not the best option for acne-prone skin. Shea butter may clog pores and lead to more breakouts. And those with seborrheic dermatitisor dandruff should note that yeast related to dandruff can grow in shea butter. Is raw or refined shea butter better for your skin?

However, raw shea butter does contain latex. So people with latex allergies should avoid it or make sure they only use refined shea butter. What happens if you use shea butter every day? For example, there’s less or no cinnamic acid, an anti-inflammatory substance, in processed shea butter. Raw shea butter is usually yellow or beige, while refined shea butter is white. Shea butter versus cocoa butter Instead of purchasing several products, you get one with a powerhouse ingredient that can pull double- and even triple-duty. Introducing shea butter — a skin care superhero that helps with several complexion woes. Fodouop SPC, et al. (2017). Effects of Vitellariaparadoxa (C.F. Gaertn.) aqueous leaf extract administration on Salmonellatyphimurium-infected rats. DOI:

Veraldi S, et al. (2009). Treatment of pruritusin mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis with a topical non-steroidal agent[Abstract].