Derived from the Karite Tree (also known as the Shea Tree) is an oil-rich in fats that are a solution for many skin, health, and hair issues. Extracted from the nut of the Shea tree that is native to Africa, shea butter is a fatty oil that exists as a solid at room temperature. It is rich in fats that make it an excellent emollient and skin moisturizer. Shea is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties help reduce inflammatory skin diseases and damage the skin and hair undergone due to free radicals.
Shea also contains vitamins A and E which not only keep the skin in optimal health but protects it from being damaged further by the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. These components give shea a mild sun protection factor (SPF). Vitamin E soothes dry skin and improves the skin's elasticity which makes this butter a good anti-aging agent.
Shea provides relief to itchy and peeling skin and restores the elasticity of the skin. It reduces razor irritation and bumps and reduces skin inflammation. Treats acne and blemishes while moisturizing dry skin. It helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks and helps to soothe baby diaper rashes.
Hair:
Shea repairs damaged hair by restoring the loss of moisture and helps protect the hair from harsh weather conditions and the harmful free radicals the air and water produce. With the low SPF, it is sufficient to protect the hair from the sun damage caused due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It repairs the damage that has already been caused by the harsh weather and the sun. This is largely due to the fact that once absorbed shea coats the hair shaft so that it is protected from any heat tools or any other damaging materials being passed along through the hair.
Also, it protects the hair from salt and chlorine when applied before swimming. The fatty acids of shea conditions the scalp and hair and it also provide many essential nutrients that can improve both the scalp and hair health. In turn, this provides stronger hair follicles and reduces hair loss. Shea is effective in soothing dry itchy scalps or dandruff. The anti-inflammatory qualities are rich in fat that gets absorbed into the skin and scalp without all the greasy residue left behind.