The Skin Benefits of Shea Butter

August 3, 2021

Written by Eblouir Group

August 3, 2021

Written by Eblouir Group

Shea butter is a fat that can be extracted from the fruit or nuts of shea butter trees. Shea butter trees are mostly found in West Africa. Shea butter comes from ivory to off white in colour and has a creamy consistency.

Shea butter contains high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins, these ingredients make shea butter a perfect cosmetic ingredient to be used in the skincare industry. Shea butter when applied gives a soothing and refreshing feel to your skin.

Effects of Shea butter on your face

1. Anti-inflammatory

Studies have shown us that Shea butter has extensive anti-inflammatory properties. Products containing Shea butter when applied to the face can reduce redness and swelling caused by harmful external factors.

2. Emollient properties

The rich tree-nut oils present in the Shea butter creates a smooth and soft barrier on your skin that helps to seal the moisture on your skin and keep your skin hydrated for several hours.

3. Anti-aging properties

The exact mechanism is still unknown how Shea butter possesses anti-ageing properties. Shea butter promotes collagen production on the skin and prevents the breakdown of collagen due to skin ageing.

How to apply shea butter on your face?

Pick a cream from the pharmacy that contains shea butter as an active ingredient. You can apply the shea butter usually at night to retain moisture in the skin. If you want to apply shea butter in the morning, keep in mind that the oils in the shea butter make it difficult to apply makeup on top of it. You can also make a mask by adding other ingredients with the shea butter.

Side effects and possible risks

Studies have shown us that shea butter is very friendly and cannot cause any allergies to your skin. Some studies have listed shea butter as low comedogenic but there are not enough studies to support this.

The American Academy of Dermatology also supports the thought that shea butter can clog your pores and cause acne. this is often very true if you've got acne-prone skin.

Summary

We can list shea butter as a good moisturizer, soothing and anti-ageing properties for your skin but this moisturizing property comes with acne and sometimes breakouts on your skin.

The Skin Benefits of Shea Butter

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