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Hello, all curious people! Today on my pages I’ll tell a story about this exotic oil, like Shea butter.

Shea butter got its name from the African Shea tree, the fruits of which are very similar to, only very small. Shea fruits exude a very pleasant aroma.

Shea tree

What is shea butter made from? Naturally, from fruits called nuts.

Carefully selected fruits are pressed, resulting in a heterogeneous solid mass that is white or cream in color.

This product is an oil that has become an indispensable product in cosmetology and.

Shea butter is hard and belongs to the category of base oils, which are composed primarily of saturated fatty acids.

Waste from shea butter production also has benefits: do they fuel lamps? or even used when frying foods.

The composition of shea butter is as follows:

• about 50% fat,
• up to 30% - carbohydrates,
• protein – 10%,
• acids – linoleic, linolenic, arachidic, oleic, stearic, myristic, palmitic,
• vitamins – D, A, F, E.

Undoubtedly, shea butter has only beneficial properties.

Considering two methods of obtaining shea butter - traditional and with additional processing, we can judge whether its properties are ultimately preserved.

Natural Shea butter

Yes, when traditional way receiving all useful properties are preserved.

In this case, the oil is called unrefined, that is, no solvents or chemical preservatives were used in its production.

Natural shea butter has a greenish or brownish tint and smells pleasant. Shea butter has a delicate, nutty scent.

The second method of obtaining involves additional heat treatment, filtration, bleaching and deodorization using various chemicals.

This is how refined shea butter is made. In this case, some beneficial properties are lost, and refined oil shea does not bring the same effect as natural.

Refined Shea butter

However, it stands out because of its color - whitest oil shea can be found in cosmetic stores.

Thanks to bactericidal and preservative substances, refined shea butter can be stored for a very long time.

The use of shea butter is not limited to just cosmetic needs, it is also widely used as an effective medicine for skin diseases:

• burns,
• wounds,
• bruises,
• dermatitis in infants,
• prevents the appearance of scars and stretch marks,
• has a calming effect on insect bites.

How to use shea butter for cosmetic purposes?

The range of its action in this case is very wide: the face, hair, and body skin will thank you for such generous exotic care.

Shea butter in cosmetology is most often used as a moisturizer for rough skin and for the care of overly dry facial skin.

Shea butter is especially necessary for skin that suffers from a lack of hydration and nutrition, looks gray and dull, and also has an unattractive rough or flaky appearance.

Shea butter or, as it is also called, a tonic will be an excellent helper for flabby, dull and aging skin, as well as mature facial skin that has already shown signs of aging.

This effect is due to the colossal restorative and regenerating properties of shea butter and its ability to influence the process of synthesis of collagen fibers of the skin, which are responsible for firmness and elasticity.

With the help of shea butter, it is possible in a short time to smooth out small expression wrinkles while simultaneously increasing tone and elasticity and restoring a fresh complexion.

Shea butter for the body is an invaluable assistant that can effectively eliminate the problem of dry elbows, knees, and feet.

Nourishing oil will moisturize the skin and pamper it at the same time useful substances.

For lips, shea butter will serve as an excellent healing balm, and will make them soft and tender. Dry, cracked lips as a result of using shea butter will no longer spoil your mood. In a separate article, you can learn about other means by following this link.

Use shea butter for stretch marks during a morning massage of problem areas of the skin. They become less noticeable on moisturized skin. Only natural soap with shea butter gives positive results in solving this problem.

To make your own soap with shea butter, the recipe is quite simple:

• Taking required amount shea butter, melt it in a water bath.
• Prepare an alkaline solution, taking all precautions, and cool it in cold water.
• Heat the oil and lye to the same temperature.
• Using a blender, beat the oil and lye.

Liquid soap is ready! If desired, you can use a fork to draw various patterns on the surface of the soap. Soap delicious white pour into molds and place in the freezer for 4 to 6 weeks.

Shea butter against wrinkles, thanks to its content valuable oils, helps smooth out existing wrinkles, preventing their reappearance.

The triglycerides contained in shea butter will restore tone, elasticity and smoothness to tired skin for a long time. Unsaponifiable fats help improve collagen synthesis and are natural UV filters.

Shea butter in it pure form You can massage the area and apply compresses.

Solid natural oil Shea is very easy to use for these purposes: separating a small piece of oil, massage the skin around the eyes with it.

Homemade masks with shea butter effectively soften and nourish dry facial skin. They prepare like this:

• Mix 2 tablespoons of avocado pulp with
• teaspoon melted shea butter and
• the same amount of jojoba oil and liquid honey.

After thoroughly mixing all the ingredients, apply the mixture to your face. After 20 minutes, wash everything off with warm water. If the mixture is thick, for ease of application, dilute it with raw egg yolk. If there is no avocado, it can be replaced with persimmon or banana pulp.

The name Shea is given to the spreading Shea tree of the Sapotaceae family, which grows in Sudan, Senegal, Mali, and New Guinea. The long-lived tree with leathery leaves begins to bloom with fragrant brown flowers at the age of 20 years. The first fruits appear at the age of 50 years. Over the next century, Shi bears fruit annually with round fruits no more than 4 cm in diameter. The fruits of the same name are green when unripe, then acquire a deep brown color. It is under the thin layer of nutritious pulp that the large seed is located, rich in fat. Shea butter is extracted from it - a source of valuable elements. The oil is used for food and cosmetics are made.

Properties of shea butter

Africans consider shea butter high quality product, not inferior in nutritional and taste qualities the best butter from cow's milk. Solid consistency nice smell nut, creamy color - this is shea butter. Properties and applications are determined by the texture of the product and the high content of valuable chemical compounds.

Shea butter even at high room temperature retains the original structure, remains similar to melted butter. This ability is widely used in the preparation of ointments and creams. The content of unsaponifiable substances (more than 17%) allows the oil to be stored without special conditions, preservatives and salt for more than a year without changing its quality characteristics.

Most of all, shea butter contains fatty acids. The oleic content reaches 55%. Triglycerides, phenols, tocopherols, triterpenes, and steroids are also present.

Shea butter is obtained manually and mechanically by frying the fruits, grinding them into a paste, and boiling it in water for many hours. The resulting light foam layer on the surface is the final product.

Application area

In places where it grows, shea butter is consumed as food, replacing animals and vegetable fats. In the rest of the world, shea butter is actively used by cosmetics manufacturers, considering it a complete replacement for cocoa butter. A large percentage of triglycerides (the source of cell energy) allows us to talk about great benefit shea butter for the body. Pleasant aroma product and good combination with any other base oils and extracts make the ingredient popular among cosmetologists.

Thanks to steroids and tocopherols, shea butter has high biological activity.

Steroid compounds promote the healing of skin cracks and wounds and soothe inflammation. Tocopherols increase the bioactivity of other useful components, inhibit oxidative processes, stimulate the regenerative ability of cells. Therefore, shea butter is widely used in cosmetology and pharmaceuticals.

Shea butter for body

The product has the following effect on the dermis:

• Softens rough areas;
• Protects against UV rays;
• Smoothes out fine wrinkles;
• Promotes healing of minor injuries;
• Evens out skin color;
• Eliminates mild inflammation.

If the skin has peeling, unevenness, rough areas, shea butter eliminates these imperfections, softens and increases elasticity, improves color skin. Thin skin covered with stretch marks, with the help of shea butter-based products, partially restores elasticity, stretch marks lighten, and painful sensations when touched disappear.

If you begin restorative procedures immediately after the appearance of stretch marks, stretch marks, and other skin defects, you can completely restore skin health and return to its original appearance.

Body Recipe

Add an equal amount (2 tablespoons each) to the melted shea butter. This is the base of the cream. Add a few drops of lavender and chamomile extracts to a spoon. Stir until smooth and cool, achieving a consistency comfortable for application to the skin. Keep refrigerated. Apply as regular cream on a daily basis for dry, thin skin to restore.

Shea butter for face

African women use shea butter on their face instead of cream. European cosmetologists use the ingredient as a base for making masks and balms. The protective properties and regenerating ability of the components allow the compositions to be applied to the entire face, lips, and neck area. Use them for different purposes:

• Food;
• Moisturizing;
• Protecting sensitive areas from cold;
• UV protection;
• Healing of cracks;
• Restoring blood microcirculation in dermal tissues.

Focusing on the result we want, others are added to the database active ingredients. Lovers of home remedies give excellent reviews to shea butter for the face for wrinkles, provided that it is used regularly at night. Even applying shea butter in its pure form fully nourishes and helps restore cellular metabolism. Those who are allergic to essential oils use the oil without additives. You can get rid of signs of fatigue after a hard day with the help of a rejuvenating mask.

Shea butter mixes easily with other ingredients when warm. It heats quickly and hardens just as quickly without changing its properties. You can add any other base oils to shea butter: , from and . For masks, “heavier” ingredients are added: pureed fruits, honey, eggs.

Any product based on shea butter will turn out oily and greasy to the touch. But the absorbency of the components is excellent. There is no shine left on the skin just a few minutes after application.

Nourishing balm

Designed to protect lips during the cold season. Prevents chapping, cracking, herpes rashes. Take 15 g shea butter, 10 g, 2 drops lemon oil. Melt the mixture in a water bath, stirring with a wooden stick without stopping. Use an empty cosmetic jar as a container for the finished balm. Pour the balm and let it harden in the refrigerator.

For the eyelid area

Apply melted plain shea butter to the eye area. Using light movements of your fingertips, “drive” the product into the area of ​​facial wrinkles. With regular use, swelling is eliminated and skin tone improves.

For aging skin

Take in equal proportions Shea Butter, . Add a couple of drops, 2 capsules of vitamin E. Dilute in a water bath, achieve homogeneity. Use anti-aging cream at night. Store for no more than 2 weeks.

Anti-acne mask

You can get rid of skin inflammation using shea butter and honey. Mix the ingredients in a tablespoon, add a few drops, tablet salicylic acid.

The composition is applied to the problem area for 20 minutes. Wash off then with a clean, dry cloth. No other means should be used after the procedure. Avoid washing. Use the mask at night.

Shea butter for hair: use at home

A natural product can revitalize the hair structure and restore the health of the scalp. By using shea butter-based products regularly, you make your strands manageable, smooth, and shiny.

Other effects of using the oil:

• A natural SPF filter protects hair from the sun;
• Soothes the scalp;
• Eliminates dryness, dandruff;
• Nourishes the hair follicle;
• Promotes better growth.

Masks based on shea butter are applied to the head for a long period of time: preferably at night. To protect your underwear and clothes from greasy stains, wrap your head in a towel, after putting on a disposable cap for cosmetic procedures.

Shea butter improves not only the hair structure. It has a beneficial effect on skin cells when various diseases. The active components of the product bring equal benefits to the hair follicle, shaft and split ends. The healing effect of the strands is obtained along the entire length. Reviews about the effects of shea butter on hair especially note the benefits of those strands whose structure is damaged by the constant thermal effects of household appliances for creating hairstyles: hair dryers, curling irons, and straightening irons.

For optimal impact oils on the hair, you need to achieve the consistency of an emulsion. Solid oil is heated in sufficient quantities in a water bath or in the microwave. Then add other components and mix. While the texture is smooth, the product is liquid - quickly applied to the hair. It is not recommended to use the mask if you lack free time. Minimum time exposure - 30 minutes. Restorative and healing masks use at least 2 times a week. The oil is easily washed off with regular shampoo.

Firming mask

Mix shea butter with an equal amount (2 tablespoons each). Pour in a spoonful of cedar oil. Apply the mixture to dry hair and leave for 40 minutes.

For the strength and beauty of hair

Another strengthening mask that gives hair shine and shine. Mix 50 g of shea butter with a few drops of sandalwood and milk thistle oils, capsules (2 pieces each) of vitamins A and E. Sandalwood can be replaced. Apply warm. You can leave it overnight.

For hair growth

Use only on hair roots. Regular use is required. A course of treatment is at least 10-12 procedures. Mix 30 g of shea butter with the same amount, add a couple of drops of rosemary extract and the same amount of thyme oil. The same composition can improve the condition of the eyebrows. Use an old mascara wand to apply.

It is from such inconspicuous nuts that shea butter is obtained.

Shea butter: contraindications

There are no direct contraindications to the use of oil. But fatty composition may clog pores with frequent use. Therefore, people with oily skin should use products containing shea butter with caution.

Shea extract (karite) is one of the most valuable; it softens and moisturizes the skin, as well as protects and restores it. It is widely used in cosmetology as the main ingredient for many skin care products.

What is it made from and how is it produced?

The oil is extracted from the fruits of the shea tree. This is an amazing plant that can live for several hundred years and maintain a consistently high yield. It grows in hot countries, mainly in Africa: Cameroon, Ghana, Mali.

The extract has pleasant smell with notes of nut and sometimes coconut. The extract is solid, softens at a temperature of twenty-seven degrees and begins to melt. This property makes it great for skin care; it can be gently smeared onto the skin before it melts and is completely absorbed into it. However, only pure unrefined extract, not of chemical origin, is suitable. It is this oil that has all the beneficial qualities.

In European countries and America it is used as a cosmetic product, and in African countries as edible fat and for the preparation of medicines.

Useful qualities

It has excellent softening properties and takes good care of dry, rough skin on the hands, elbows, knees, feet, where the dermis is particularly stressed. The oil will smooth out unevenness and roughness on the skin. The special restorative and rejuvenating properties of Shea fight against aging and fading of the skin, make it firm and elastic, and smooth out wrinkles. The oil can also get rid of stretch marks if you start using it immediately after they appear.

Also, his defensive abilities effectively cope with negative impact sunlight and other aggressive environmental factors. Thanks to him soft action and its nutritional and moisturizing properties, it is suitable for any type of dermis, including the most sensitive skin of a baby.

He has medicinal properties, is able to cope with many skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis. Of course, it perfectly heals cuts, cracks and other wounds. It can also be applied to sprained ligaments and muscles, because it has an anti-inflammatory effect and relieves swelling. Simply rub the oil gently onto the affected area.

Even more about the beneficial properties of shea butter in the next video.

Harm and contraindications

Remember that any product, including natural ones, can cause allergies. Therefore, when using for the first time, apply a drop of oil to the skin and monitor the reaction. Many women are also concerned that with many reviews, clinical studies have not yet been conducted that would actually confirm it positive influence on the body. Perhaps such studies will be carried out in the near future.

Shea butter as a cosmetic product

As we said, this wonderful extract was found wide application in cosmetology, it is used in skin care products, in products to combat early skin aging and in cosmetics to protect skin and hair from the sun. It is also added to massage products. His daily use will make the dermis more elastic, soft and elastic. This universal remedy suitable for every person.

Facial care

Shea butter has an excellent effect on the skin and is easily absorbed, softening and moisturizing it. It is also suitable for special sensitive skin eyelids and area around the eyes, chapped skin of the lips, rough skin of the neck.

To increase useful qualities This product can be combined with esters and other beneficial substances and used as protective masks. Shea butter in this case will be an excellent basis for any mask with a restorative, nourishing and rejuvenating effect. To begin with, it should be melted with steam using a water bath.

To do this, place a pan on the stove and pour water into it. Place the bowl in which you will melt the butter. The water should touch the bottom of this dish. Turn on the stove and begin to gently melt the butter, remember that it begins to melt at a temperature of twenty-seven degrees, so be careful not to overdo it.

This product is also ideal as protection against the aggressive effects of climatic conditions. It will protect from the hot sun in summer and from cold air and wind in winter. Just apply it to your face an hour before leaving home. After it is absorbed, blot the skin with a napkin to remove any remaining oil.

You can also use it as a restorative and apply it to your skin before bed. Heat the oil and apply it to the skin.

Homemade recipes for masks and creams

Revitalizing dry skin

Take 2 teaspoons of melted shea butter and add 4 tablespoons of almond butter. Stir the mixture until it cools completely and add a few drops of lavender essential oil and chamomile essential oil (2-3 drops are enough).

Pour the resulting mixture into a clean glass container in which you will store the cream and place it in the refrigerator. Use it twice a day and store for no more than 2 weeks.

For aging, sagging skin

Melt 2 teaspoons of shea extract in a water bath, add 2 tablespoons of macadamia oil, 1 teaspoon of avocado and jojoba. Mix thoroughly. While the mixture is cooling, add 2 drops of rosemary ether and 3 drops of rosewood. Transfer the mixture to a convenient container with a lid and store in the refrigerator for no more than 2 weeks.

For aging, sagging, sensitive skin

Take st. a spoonful of rose water and a teaspoon of aloe vera. Take beeswax in the amount of one teaspoon melted, 2 teaspoons shea extract and 1 spoon vegetable oil, for example olive. Stir thoroughly until the butter is completely melted. Add vitamin E to the mixture and a small amount of Licitina. Then stir thoroughly and add aloe and rose water. Remove the mixture from the water bath and stir with a mixer. Place the resulting cream in a convenient jar and store in the refrigerator.

For the care of dry skin

The following mixture can be made as a tonic and nourishing product for dry and dull skin. Grind the dried lemon peel in a coffee grinder. Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of the resulting lemon powder, add egg yolk, seal with cling film and set aside for 20 minutes. After this, add 1 teaspoon of melted shea extract and the same amount of extract walnut. Mix everything thoroughly and apply to your face, then rinse with water.

For problematic dry skin

Crush the pulp of an avocado or banana, take 2 tbsp. spoons of pulp and add 1 teaspoon of melted shea extract. Add 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil and melted honey. Apply to skin and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse off.

For lip care

Melt 1 teaspoon of beeswax and shea extract and add one teaspoon each of cocoa butter and honey. Stir everything until liquid, remove from heat and add one drop of cinnamon oil and 2 mint or lemon balm oils. Store the product in a convenient jar. Apply it to chapped lips, it's very good remedy to soften them and treat cracks, which will help you in the winter.

For hands with a softening effect

Take one teaspoon of melted shea butter and add the same amount of walnut and calendula oils. Massage the skin of your hands with this mixture. Residues can be removed with a napkin.

To get rid of acne

Take one hundred milliliters of shea extract, previously melted in a water bath, and add melted honey, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of walnut extract and one milliliter of salicylic acid. Apply the mixture to the skin, avoiding the eye area, and leave it on for 20 minutes, and then rinse with water.

Shea nut wood. Africans consider it the tree of life, since the fruit contains a rich complex of vitamins and acids necessary for every body.

In making soap, medicines, food purposes. The resulting oil retains its density up to 42 degrees Celsius, and then begins to melt, which is why shea is well absorbed into the skin and does not leave greasy marks or streaks.

Shea butter is actively used in cosmetology and is popular. By the shade you can determine what method was used to manufacture it. This is usually cold pressing, which ensures the preservation of most of the useful components.

The composition obtained chemically loses about 60% of vitamins. Shea butter looks different. You need to focus on the gray color - the result of cold pressing, the white tint is a sign of refining of shea seeds.

Properties of shea butter

In the composition of the seeds walnut includes a complex of fatty acids and vitamins, each of which has valuable properties:

• Oleic, palmitic and linoleic acids protect the skin structure from negative impact external environment. They dry skin and saturate cells with essential microelements.
• Vitamins A, E and F are aimed at accelerating cell regeneration. Rejuvenation occurs due to the production of collagen and complete hydration. In addition, the pores of the face are cleansed, and the cells are freed from harmful substances.
• Shea butter is effective on abrasions and cracks, tightening wounds.
• Increases elasticity and smoothes out fine wrinkles.
• Anti-inflammatory effect, reduction of swelling.

Indications for use

Healing oil is relevant in many areas: from nutrition to the treatment of chronic diseases. Shea butter for the face is popular in many countries. Main component also used for hair restoration, strengthening joints and other purposes:

1. Increased dryness of facial skin.
2. Mimic and small senile wrinkles.
3. Skin laxity, loss of elasticity caused by aging and frequent exposure to sunlight.
4. Harsh climate and weather changes that negatively affect the condition of the face.
5. Dark circles, bags under the eyes.
6. Dryness and peeling of lips.
7. Dull and brittle hair.
8. Sore joints.
9. Skin stretch marks, swelling.
10. Burns are not severe.

For each case, a specific composition is prepared. It is important to correctly correlate the components of a cosmetic product to ensure maximum results.

Healing formulations based on shea butter

Compared to others cosmetics Shea butter can be used undiluted. It does not have a strong effect and is not capable of causing a negative reaction. Thanks to the convenient consistency of the oil, you can easily and quickly prepare the desired composition at home.

Almost everything additional components Shea butter masks can be purchased at a store or pharmacy. If the oil is mixed with other identical compounds, it is advisable to heat it in a water bath. The most popular are moisturizing, nourishing and rejuvenating face masks.

Moisturizing mask

To moisturize your skin and give it a healthy glow, you need to prepare a mask from the following ingredients:

• shea butter – 1 tsp;
• olive and almond oils – 1 tsp each;
• creamy yogurt – 1 tsp;
• vitamin E capsules – 1 pc.

When applying the mask to your face, you must take a horizontal position, since the resulting mixture is too liquid. You can make it thicker by adding a teaspoon of clay or oatmeal, ground into powder.

This mass should be kept for at least 20 minutes and then washed off. As a result, the skin will noticeably transform, become silky and healthy. The moisturizing mask should be used 2 times a week.

For dry skin

The use of shea butter on the face is especially popular for dull skin. Loss of elasticity worsens appearance, so you need to restore skin elasticity and tone it in time. To do this, you need to use crushed lemon peel, flour, egg yolk, shea butter and walnut butter (1 tsp each).

This mixture must be thoroughly stirred in a glass container and covered. plastic film. After half an hour, apply the composition to the entire surface of the face for the same amount of time. This mask can be used every other day for proper nutrition and healthy facial skin.

Protective mask

The protective composition is used during severe frosts or, conversely, heat. For this recipe More serious components will be needed:

1. Beeswax – 2 tsp.
2. Shea butter – 3 tbsp.
3. Lecithin – 1 tsp.
4. Avocado oil – 6 tbsp.
5. Zinc oxide – 2 tbsp.
6. Vitamin E capsules – 1 pc.

Both types of oils must first be heated. This procedure is carried out only in a water bath; using a microwave is not recommended. Add wax to the melted butter and then the rest of the ingredients.

The entire mass must be mixed thoroughly to form a homogeneous mixture. The resulting cream should be stored in the refrigerator and applied in a thin layer before going outside. It is advisable to do this 10-15 minutes before leaving.

For sensitive skin

This skin type is most susceptible harmful effects environment, climate change, UV rays. That is why it needs to be protected and toned in every possible way. Thanks to the mass of valuable components, shea strengthens the skin structure and increases its stability.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix 1 tbsp. shea butter and 2 tbsp. almond oil. To enhance the strengthening effect, add 3 drops of lavender and chamomile oils to the resulting mixture. The result is a high-quality, safe mask that must be applied morning and evening instead of a nourishing face cream.

Rejuvenating mask

The first signs of aging can be easily eliminated with traditional recipe from shea butter and jojoba. These two components are found in many anti-aging masks and are the main ingredients. This mixture can be used as a daily morning cream. It is prepared simply:

• Shea butter, avocado, macadamia and jojoba in an amount of 1.5 tsp. Mix each and lightly heat in a water bath. To add an extraordinary aroma, add 3 drops of rosewood and rosemary.
• The mask can be stored for no longer than 2 weeks and only in the refrigerator.

Revitalizing mask

For facial and body skin care there is nothing better than shea butter. It not only has beneficial properties, but also allows other microelements to penetrate the skin cells almost unhindered. Thus, even the deepest layers of the skin are saturated with essential vitamins and minerals.

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A regenerating mask tones the skin, making it firmer and fresher. To prepare, you need to mix 1 tsp. shea butter, honey, aloe juice and 1 protein. It is advisable to apply this composition after cleansing your face with a scrub.

After 25-30 minutes, the mask can be washed off. After the procedure, the face does not need to be treated with tonic or cream, since the composition used is already filled with all the necessary components.

Hello dear readers. Today I want to tell you about shea butter; perhaps many people know it under the name shea butter. We have been using shea butter in our family for a short time, but we immediately liked it. It has a delicate and pleasant texture. The oil is easily absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. It is somewhat similar to cocoa butter to me, only cocoa butter is much harder than shea butter. There is an article on the blog about cocoa butter. You can read more about the application, beneficial and medicinal properties of cocoa butter in the article ““.

Shea butter or shea butter is obtained from the fruit of the shea tree. This tree grows in Africa and looks like our ordinary oak. Like our oak trees, the shea tree is an African centenarian, living up to 200 years.

The shea tree in Africa has several names: bob, karite, colo, si (si) it is the last option that is included in English language, which is why the name shea for this oil is more common.

According to African traditions, only women collect the fruits of the shea tree. The nut kernels are pounded in mortars until they become flour, and then the whole thing is boiled to an oil-like state, resulting in shea butter or shea butter.

Shea butter is an ideal care product for hands, body, face and hair. Queen Creopatra herself used this oil. Whole caravans with clay jugs were equipped for shea butter; it was in them that shea butter was transported and stored.

Shea butter (karite). Useful, medicinal properties.

• Thanks to high content Containing fatty acids and natural vitamins A, D, E, F, shea butter perfectly moisturizes the skin.
• It also accelerates the healing of wounds, abrasions, cuts, and cracks.
• Due to the presence of linoleic acid in shea butter, shea butter has a rejuvenating effect. Returns skin smoothness, elasticity, reduces wrinkles.
• Shea butter has medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, decongestant, moisturizing, and healing.
• Shea butter also perfectly protects the skin.

In addition to using shea butter for cosmetic and medicinal purposes, shea butter is also used in Food Industry for the production of margarine and in combination with cocoa butter for the production of chocolate.

Shea butter consistency and smell.

Shea butter is not a solid oil, quite soft butter. It kind of reminds me of the consistency of melted butter. butter. Shea butter melts on contact with the skin, which makes it convenient for use in cosmetology.

The smell of the oil is from nutty to coconut. It certainly doesn’t smell like candy or flowers, it smells like the nut from which it is obtained.

The color of shea butter ranges from light yellow to beige.

Shea butter (karite). Application.

• Shea butter is used for hair care; the oil nourishes, gives shine and radiance.
• Shea butter is good for muscle pain, rheumatism, and muscle fatigue.
• Shea butter is used on the body. Massage with shea butter relieves tension, muscle soreness, and also promotes skin regeneration. When massaged with shea butter, blood circulation in the skin improves.
• Shea butter is very widely used for the face, because of its ability to smooth out fine wrinkles in the shortest possible time, perfectly nourish and moisturize. Plus the oil itself is very gentle and light.
• Shea butter protects the skin from ultraviolet rays and aggressive environmental influences. Due to this, shea butter is used for the body, face, and hands.
• Shea butter is used for rough skin on the elbows and knees.
• This oil is also used to soften lips. Can be used in cold or windy conditions before leaving the house, shea butter nourishes and protects lips with a thin film.
• Little shea soothes the skin after sunbathing.
• Shea butter prevents the appearance of stretch marks on the body, so it can be used on the body by pregnant women.
• Shea butter is used for the delicate skin of children as natural antiseptic. In Africa, immediately after birth, the baby was given a body massage with shea butter, which protected him from harsh climatic conditions and contributed to the healing of the umbilical cord.
• Shea butter is used for joint pain and stretch marks, as an anti-inflammatory and decongestant.
• Shea butter saves from burns and accelerates wound healing.
• Apply shea butter to the skin around the eyes.
• Used for rough heels. Shea butter softens, heals, nourishes, and moisturizes. By the way, we already wrote about cracked heels on our blog. Read the article "."

The oil is used in its pure form, as well as in mixtures with other oils. Used as a base oil in a composition with essential oils. Used for applications, massage, dressings. Shea butter is used to enrich creams, balms, and masks.

Many soap and cream manufacturers use shea butter as a raw material.

Application of shea butter for lips, face, hands and hair.

Shea butter thanks to its beneficial properties widely used in cosmetology, oil is used in body care. Shea butter is used for massage. Shea butter is applied to the hands, upon contact with the skin of the hands the oil melts and the shea butter is rubbed into the body with massage movements.

It is used to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. The oil is also used to soften the skin and eliminate irritation.

More Scientific research confirmed that African peoples who use shea butter for their skin almost do not suffer from skin diseases, and their skin is smooth and elastic. Shea butter also perfectly protects skin and hair in the African climate.

Shea butter is used on the body after sunbathing; shea butter perfectly moisturizes, softens, soothes the skin, and helps with sun and household burns.

Shea butter for lips.

Honestly, I have long wanted to make a natural lip balm for myself and my daughter, containing shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, sea buckthorn oil, almond oil or wheat germ oil. This natural lip balm nourishes, softens, and heals. Especially in winter period when lips are in particular need of care.

I had all the ingredients to prepare the balm, the only thing missing was wax. Today I bought it at the market from a beekeeper, and now I will prepare a natural balm. I saw the balm recipe in a video clip, I’m sharing it with you suddenly and you will want to make it.

Shea butter (karite) for the face.

Due to its beneficial properties, shea butter is used to soften, nourish, and moisturize facial skin, as well as in the fight against wrinkles.

I use pure shea butter as a night cream for my face. Apply shea butter to a cleansed face and remove the excess with a napkin. The oil is very pleasant and light, softens the skin well. In the morning, the skin of the face is tender and soft.

Toning mask for dry skin.

• 1 yolk
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon shea butter (karite)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

The yolk should be mixed with lemon zest. Melt shea butter in a water bath. Mix all mask components until smooth. Apply the mask to a cleansed face in a thick layer. Leave the mask for 20 minutes, rinse with water.

Shea butter for hands.

I use shea butter not only for my face, but also for my hands. Shea butter perfectly softens and moisturizes hands. The oil is easily absorbed and does not leave a greasy residue. I take a small amount of shea butter and rub it into my hands. Hands become soft and tender.

Shea butter helps with wounds and cracks on the hands, as it has regenerating properties. Softens and heals. When I opened the jar of shea butter, I immediately applied a small amount to my hands.

You can apply shea butter to your hands once a day. Apply shea butter to the skin of your hands with massage movements; after 10 minutes, excess oil can be removed with a napkin.

Shea butter for dry hands.

• 1 teaspoon shea butter
• 1 teaspoon calendula oil
• 1 teaspoon walnut oil

Shea butter is used for dry hand skin in a mixture with calendula oil and walnut oil. If you don't have walnut oil, you can substitute it olive oil. All ingredients are mixed in equal quantities and heated in a water bath. Rub the mixture of oils into the skin of your hands and leave for 10 minutes; excess oil can be removed with a napkin.

Shea butter for cracked fingers.

• 1 teaspoon shea butter
• 1 teaspoon sea buckthorn oil

For cracked fingers, shea butter should be mixed in equal quantities with. Heat the oils in a water bath and rub into the skin of your hands. Shea butter and sea buckthorn oil have healing properties. Use this hand mask once a day until the cracks heal.

Shea butter for hair.

Shea butter is widely used in hair care. Use oil for dry, brittle, weakened hair, and for hair with split ends.

For hair, shea butter can be used in its pure form as a hair mask. To prepare the mask, just melt a piece of shea butter in a water bath; the oil should not be hot, but warm.

Distribute the oil over the entire length of the hair, you also need to rub shea butter into the scalp, put a cap on your hair. Keep the mask on your hair for about 30 minutes, then wash off the mask with shampoo.

Shea butter mask for hair growth.

• 3 tbsp. spoons of shea butter
• 2 tbsp. spoons of bonfire oil
• 2 drops essential oil rosemary

For hair growth, use this hair mask. We need three tablespoons of shea butter, two tablespoons of castor oil and a couple of drops of rosemary oil. Shea butter needs to be melted, mixed with castor oil and rosemary oil. A mixture of oils is applied to the hair, spreading over the entire length of the hair. Warm your head with plastic wrap and a towel, keep the mask on your hair for an hour, then rinse with shampoo. Use this mask once a week for a course of 2-3 months.

Mask with shea butter to strengthen hair.

• 3 tbsp. spoons of shea butter
• 2 tbsp. spoons of burdock oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E

Sometimes hair loses its natural shine and beauty. For hair loss, dull and weakened hair, use this mask. We need three tablespoons of shea butter, two tablespoons of burdock oil and a teaspoon of liquid vitamin E. Shea butter needs to be melted, mixed with the rest of the ingredients and applied to the hair, wrapped in film and a towel. Leave the mask on your hair for an hour, then wash it off with shampoo.

All ingredients of the masks can be doubled, everything depends on the length of the hair.

Shea Butter. Contraindications.

Shea butter is contraindicated if you have an individual intolerance to the oil or are allergic to it. This oil can be used during pregnancy and lactation.

Shea butter is sold in our pharmacy. It can also be found in stores that sell cosmetics. I buy this oil at the pharmacy. I am very pleased with the shea butter. I also suggest watching a video on how to use shea butter.