7 Ways To Use Raw Natural Shea Butter For Skincare

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 7 Ways To Use Raw Natural Shea Butter For Skincare

 

Shea Butter- Natural Skincare Product.

 

What is Shea Butter? 

 

Shea butter is the off-white or ivory colour natural butter that is extracted from the nuts of the Shea tree. The shea tree is native to West and Central Africa, and most shea butter originate from that there, to the rest of the world.  

Shea butter is incredibly moisturising, and has been used in skincare for centuries. 
It’s high in essential fatty acids and vitamins, easy to spread, and delivers intensive hydration and protection to skin and hair, making it a great product to soften and smoothen skin, and keep it feeling supple. It’s a natural super food for dry, thirsty, cracked skin.


Here are 7 ways on how to use it, and more…

1. Body Moisturiser

 

Raw Shea butter on its own can be applied directly on skin as an all over body moisturiser. It is easy to spread,  and it does not clog skin. It can serve as a great body moisturiser for everyone, including children and infants. You can order your raw natural/organic Shea butter here

 

2. Lip Balm

 

Raw Shea butter can be applied directly as a lip balm, its an effective moisturiser for normal to dry lips,  and can help repair chapped or cracked lips. Its safe to use daily and can give high level moisturisation with antioxidants that provide a protective barrier from externals elements. 

 

3. On Hair

 

Raw Shea butter is excellent for your hair, it can be applied directly all over hair as a conditioner, or to the ends of the hair for extra conditioning. Benefits include, seals in moisture, adds to shine, tames frizz, conditions and protects from environmental elements. 

If you have naturally curly or porous hair, try using Shea butter as a conditioner. Allow your hair to absorb most of the Shea butter before rinsing  and styling  it. You can also use a small portion of  Shea butter as a leave-in conditioner, a little goes a long way.

 

4. Hand Cream

 

Shea butter can be applied directly as a hand moisturiser. Naturally rich in essential fatty acids, Antioxidants, Pro-vitamin A, and Vitamin E, it will leave your hands feeling softer, smoother, and well conditioned. It’s suitable for dry, mature, sensitive, and for all skin types.

 

5. Foot Cream

 

Shea butter can be used as a natural foot moisturiser. Apply liberally to your feet before putting on a pair of cosy socks and getting into bed for the night. It will help keep your feet well moisturised and soft. Socks will help lock the moisture in, perfect for nourishing dry, tired feet

6. Face Cream

 

Shea butter has high concentration of fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidant system that is deeply nourishing,  moisturising and skin conditioning. It can be used directly on face as a moisturiser to soften, smoothen and condition skin for younger longing face. 

 

7. Tommy butter

 

 Shea butter can be used as a tommy butter to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Gently rub some Shea onto your baby bump, not forgetting any other area of your body that is prone to stretch marks, such as your breasts and hips.

Massage the butter well into your skin using circular motions. Do it twice daily, until you achieve your desired result. Shea butter is suitable for everyone including infants and new born. 

 

 

Dr Susan Adamu is a qualified vet. with MSc in Biomolecular & Biomedical Sciences. She is a passionate natural skincare formulator and entrepreneur, and the owner of Maleka Naturals, a 100% natural skincare & haircare brand based in the UK.  Shop here.