Dermatological Benefits of Shea Butter
Shea butter comes from the nuts of Karite Nut trees that grow in Africa. The nuts are crushed and boiled so the fat can be extracted. This panacea for the skin is also edible: Shea butter is also used in cooking and can be used as a substitute for cocoa butter.
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Good for the Whole Body
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Shea butter can be used daily as an all-over body soap, lotion or facial moisturizer (see Resources below).
Anti-Aging Ingredients
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LifeScript.com cites shea butter as a solution for fighting wrinkles because of the high amounts of vitamins A and E it contains. The Anti-Aging Matters blog claims it also boosts collagen production (see Resources below).
Fight Scarring
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Care2.com suggests that using shea butter can eliminate stretch marks and scars, and also help heal burns (see Resources).
Protection From the Elements
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TargetWoman.com states that the fatty acids, vitamins and cinnamic acid in shea butter protects from harmful sun rays, and also relieves sunburn; Anti-Aging Matters points out it also protects from wind, heat and salt water (see Resources) .
Healing Properties
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LifeScript.com reports that shea butter can heal abrasions, skin allergies, eczema, dermatitis, insect bites and frostbite (see Resources) .
Beautifying the Feet
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SheaButter.com recommends soaking your feet in a shea butter solution once or twice per week to soften them, then applying shea butter moisturizer (see Resources).
Good for the Scalp
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TargetWoman.com reports that shea butter can soothe your scalp if its dry or irritated from chemical processing (see Resources).
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