In its pure unrefined state, shea butter is also edible and has been used for centuries in Africa as cooking oil, as a waterproofing wax, for hairdressing, for candle-making, as an anti-inflammatory for sprains and arthritis and to soothe dry skin.
It’s 100 percent natural and pure, and naturally high in vitamins A and E and the best thing you can put on your skin.
According to Byrdie, "Shea butter is a fat derived from the nuts of the shea tree, native to Africa. Thanks to its hydrating properties, it is a popular ingredient in skincare and haircare products."
Here are the other benefits of shea butter:
1. Shea butter has gained popularity because of its supremely moisturizing properties, and its naturally high Vitamins A and E content and has exceptional healing properties for people with skin conditions such as eczema. Unrefined shea butter can be used without any need for further processing.
2. Shea butter is great for dry skin, you can use it as a conditioning mask for hair, if you’re whipping with natural oils it can also used as a moisturiser for hair. It tends to work better if your hair is super dry or curly. For fine hair, just use on the ends as a pre-wash treatment.
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3. There are plenty of products available blending the healing butter with other natural ingredients such as essential oils and other butters to help target a range of beauty issues, such as dry skin and hair, split ends and sensitive skin.
4. It tackles dry hair like the pro it is. U.S.-based dermatologist Dr Stacy Chimento tells Byrdie, "Since shea butter is filled with vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids, it can reduce dryness and prevent split ends while increasing shine and lessening frizz."
