I just opened a new shipment of organic shea butter to check quality this morning. Shea butter is a natural product and as natural things go, some batches are softer or firmer, more granular or smoother in texture, etc. So I wanted to see what I have this time. As I cracked the seal on a gallon tub and looked inside I discovered that this batch of shea butter is…. beautiful! Smooth, creamy textured with an ivory white shade tinged with the palest yellow. I dipped in a spoon, (no - not to eat it) just to massage some into my hand. It was at this moment, as I admired the feel of my skin after applying a little bit of this buttery bliss, that I started to think of all the natural beauty benefits of shea butter.
Shea butter is one of the most effective natural dry skin care and antiaging beauty treatments available. It helps to improve skin tone and elasticity which helps skin look smoother, moisturizing dry skin and making wrinkling less noticeable. Shea butter evens skin tone by helping to fade dark spots and blotches, while getting rid of dry skin. After an application of shea butter, skin becomes softer and more supple. It looks younger, with a natural healthy radiance.
Shea butter also:
- Softens and moisturizes feet (especially effective for dry heels).
- Is an excellent massage butter, providing smooth glide while absorbing into skin without feeling greasy.
- Moisturizes and helps to keep skin supple during pregnancy, helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
- Soothes and moisturizes baby’s sensitive skin, helps to eliminate cradle cap and protects skin against diaper irritation.
Shea butter is an excellent addition to your daily beauty regimen. With regular use of shea butter products, your skin will look and feel its beautiful best.