The Shea butter does a whole lot of good to the skin. This wonderful nature’s gift has a soothing effect on the Skin. Its end result is a flawless skin

Shea butter is extracted from the nuts found inside the fruits of the Karite(Shea) tree. The nuts are crushed, boiled, and manipulated to extract a light-coloured fat, which is the butter. the Shea butter contains cinnamic acid, which is very healthy for the skin.
There are two major types of the Shea which are the Refined and Unrefined/organic. The refined type undergoes a lot of processes, while the unrefined undergoes close to none. The advantage of the refined type is that there is a minimal smell, while the unrefined type has the natural strong smell. The disadvantage, however, is that a lot of nutrients may be lost in the extraction, and over processing. The unrefined type may have some residue particles of the nuts which may be obvious on the skin. Regardless of whichever type used, there are some amazing benefits of Shea butter to the Skin.
1. Moisturizes the skin: One of the major uses of Shea butter is to hydrate and moisturize the skin. It contains fatty oils that help lock in moisture for a longer period of time, in order to prevent dryness and cracking of the skin. when the skin is moisturized, it glows and gives a natural shine. Shea butter can help with this.  2. Prevents itchy and peeling skin: The Shea butter contains anti-inflammatory properties that help deal with dryness which causes itch and peeling of the skin. When applied to the skin, the moisturizing fatty acids of shea butter can provide relief by supplying the skin with the oils it needs.3. Eliminates skin problems: The Shea butter is also known for its healing components which are contained in the fatty oils and plants sterols such as palmitic, stearic, and linolic acids. These properties help to fight against the mechanism that triggers pimples and acne, together with other skin problems. The raw, unrefined butter can cure a wide range of skin problems such as nappy rash, pimples, acne, athletes foot and eczema.
4. Reduces stretch marks: Stretchmarks are most times inevitable, especially when you begin to advance in age. The application of Shea butter improves collagen production which is what keeps your skin elastic and is responsible for replacing dead skin cells. When this is done, the level of stretch marks on the skin would reduce drastically.
5. Maintains skin tone: The Shea butter contains vitamins A, E and F which are necessary for the health of the skin. The vitamin E is essential for the maintenance of the skin, while vitamins A and F help to fight skin disorders. 6. Uv protection: Shea butter acts as a natural sunscreen by providing protection against the ultraviolet radiations of the sun. The cinnamic acid is a compound that provides protection from sunscreen. It is best used after exposure to the sun in order to oxidate the skin.7. Reduces post-shaving bumps: Using razors to shave can sometimes cause irritation. The irritation can lead to bumps around the affected area. The working magic of the Shea butter helps to reduce these bumps and restore the natural look off the skin. If you are going to use a razor, try applying Shea butter after the shave.

8. Reduces skin reaction: If you are going to try a new skin product that you are not sure about, you can mix a little portion of the Shea butter just to reduce the level of reaction it may create on the skin. some skins are very delicate, therefore a little change may cause thy skin properties to react. This is why most people mix their skin products with the Shea butter to be on a safe side.9. Lip protection: Shea butter is easily absorbable and provides extra moisture and nutrients that the lips need during the cold season and dry weather conditions. They also prevent chapped lips which could lead to lip injuries.10. It is very affordable: Compared to other skin products, the Shea butter is relatively affordable and also more beneficial than the other products that might have been mixed with other chemicals. The Shea butter is your best bet when it comes to solving 95% of your skin problems.
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