Shea Butter
Shea Butter
Shea butter is a unique skincare ingredient with phenomenal emollient and moisturizing properties, chock-full of skin calming terpenes and anti-ageing tocopherols.
Used in: Moisturiser for Dry Skin, Lip Balm, Firming Cream, Eye Cream, Eye Cream for Sensitive Skin, and Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin.
Source
The traditional process of creating shea butter is long and meticulous. First, the shea shell is cracked, and the nuts are removed. Then the nuts go through a long process where they are repeatedly crushed and cooked until finally all that is left is a paste, which is then kneaded for about half an hour, to separate the fat. Lastly, a final rinse with water completely removes the pulp, leaving a creamy butter.
Skin Benefits
Shea butter is a complex ingredient, that contains a complex collection of nutrients and essential fatty acids that benefit the skin in a variety of different ways. Its high quantity of oleic acid makes it a wonderful moisturizer that fills in gaps between skin cells and prevents moisture loss. Its unsaponifiable constituents include anti-ageing vitamin E and sterols, soothing terpenes, and skin brightening cinnamic acid. In other words, this rich butter is an excellent component in skincare for anyone who wants fresher, brighter, and smoother skin.
