We use certified organic shea butter in our body butters and whipped sugar scrubs. Shea butter is obtained from the seeds of the Shea Tree (Butyrospermum parkii), which grows in West and Central Africa. For centuries in Africa, Shea Butter has been used as an anti-inflammatory for sprains and arthritis, a healing salve, and a lotion for hair and skin care. In clinical trials, Shea Butter was found to help to protect skin against climate and UV exposure, prevent wrinkle formation, soothe irritated and chapped skin, and moisturize the epidermis. Shea has the following benefits:
- Helps treat burns and strech marks
- Eco-friendly, since the majority of Shea is produced without irrigation or pesticides
- Supports women workers; Shea is known as “women’s gold” in Africa, since ladies traditionally harvest it
- Moisturizing, protective and emollient, helps soothe skin
- Proven to prevent wrinkle formation and facial lines
- Helps cell regeneration and capillary circulation
- Packed with Vitamins A, E & F
- Easily penetrates the skin allowing the skin to breathe and does not clog pores
- Antimicrobial
- Natural barrier against pollutants and smog
- Contains a high level of cinnamic acid, a natural sunscreen
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