SHEA BUTTER

Please note: Our 55 lb blocks of organic naturally refined and unrefined shea butter are certified organic. Our smaller sizes are not yet certified organic. We are in the process of having them certified.

SHEA BUTTER

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You may have been able to guess that shea butter comes from the nut of the African shea tree while cocoa butter comes from cocoa beans. But, while both are plant-based fats and help to moisturize and soften the skin, the ingredients are better suited toward specific skin types.

If you want the real deal when it comes to shea butter, then pick up the SheaMoisture 100% Raw Shea Butter. Not only is it less than $20, but its quite spacious tub has more than 2,000 Amazon shoppers in love with it.

Shea butter is a vegetable butter rich in fatty acids (between 85 and 90%), such as omega 6 and 9, vitamin E and specific lipids, such as phytosterols. To find shea butter in our products, it appears in the list of ingredients on the packaging, under the name BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER / BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER

Today, shea butter is one of the 10 raw vegetable materials we use the most. We use it in nearly 1700 hygiene products, face and body care and makeup, including balms and lipsticks. It is used in the composition of our products with rich textures for dry to very dry skin, such as balms, night creams or eye contours. We also use it for its nourishing properties in our haircare products for very dry and curly hair.

Shea butter is traditionally used in Africa for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In this study we explored the anti-inflammatory activities of the methanolic extract of shea butter (SBE) using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced murine macrophage cell line J774. It was observed that SBE significantly reduced the levels of LPS-induced nitric oxide, Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukins, 1β (IL-1β), and -12 (IL-12) in the culture supernatants in a dose dependent manner. Expression of pro-inflammatory enzymes, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were also inhibited by SBE. These anti-inflammatory effects were due to an inhibitory action of SBE on LPS-induced iNOS, COX-2, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-12 mRNA expressions. Moreover, SBE efficiently suppressed IκB phosphorylation and NF-κB nuclear translocation induced by LPS. These findings explain the molecular bases of shea butter's bioactivity against various inflammatory conditions and substantiate it as a latent source of novel therapeutic agents.

Creamy shea butter is whipped into this hydrating mask blend along with rich coconut and macadamia oils help deeply quench, nourish, and soften strands to get your hair back to looking healthy. If your hair is feeling extra dry, use as a leave in treatment on wet hair to deeply condition strands.

At Shea Butter Like Whoa we truly believe that the ingredients are the most important part of any product so we take pride in ensuring, you our customer, that we source the BEST on the market for all of our products. Every ingredient is derived from nature which includes our Grade A certified butters, natural and certified organic oils, and certified organic essential oils.

Replenish moisture and restore strength back into frizzy, damaged strands with this deep conditioning treatment. Shea butter and hibiscus oil help smooth the hair cuticle and reduce breakage for soft, strong locks.

Unless you live under a rock you must have heard about shea butter. It's probably the most hyped up natural butter in skincare today. It comes from the seeds of African Shea or Karite Trees and used as a magic moisturizer and emollient.

But it's not only a simple emollient, it regenerates and soothes the skin, protects it from external factors (such as UV rays or wind) and is also rich in antioxidants (among others vitamin A, E, F, quercetin and epigallocatechin gallate). If you are looking for rich emollient benefits + more, shea is hard to beat.

Nourishing lotion is specially formulated with a new and improved formula containing a dermatologist-backed blend of niacinamide, panthenol, and hydrating glycerin to improve the resilience of sensitive skin. Enriched with 9 moisturizers including shea butter, this daily use lotion is clinically proven to replenish and restore continuously dry skin for 48 hours and reveal skin's radiance in just 1 use. Defends against 5 signs of skin sensitivity, including a weakened skin barrier, irritation, roughness, tightness and dryness.

Formulated with 9 moisturizing ingredients, including shea butter, Advanced Relief Lotion immediately locks in moisture for 48 hours to relieve continuously dry skin. This nourishing lotion transforms dry, dull skin into radiant, healthy-looking skin after 1 use.

Keep calm and soothe on! Made with 100% natural oatmeal and shea butter extracts, this body wash soothes the mind, body, and soul while cleansing skin with a sudsy sumptuous lather leaving it feeling smooth all over. It can also be used as hand soap to effectively wash away dirt and bacteria.

I have been using Aviela Shea Butter for years and it is the only product which has helped my psoriasis. A little goes a very long way and my skin is instantly soothed. Long term the butter gives you smooth, baby soft skin. Highly recommend whether you have dry, problem skin or you just want to give your skin a treat!

Shea butter has been used for centuries to soothe, soften and protect. Its natural healing properties make it the perfect solution for hydrating and moisturising your skin. This Whipped Shea Butter for skin and hair is rich in fatty acids and provides multiple moisturising benefits leaving behind soft, supple skin & hair.

Moisturize with our luxurious body lotion. Our lotion has a light, smooth and silky consistency that is great for full body coverage. Formulated with plant-based oils and butters that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. 95% natural.

Yes, shea butter is good for your hair. Shea butter falls into a moisturizer category called an emollient, meaning it deeply nourishes the hair to create a softer, smoother texture. In fact, Yates calls it, \"A super emollient,\" because it's rich in vitamins A and C as well, both of which contribute to bouncier hair.

While modern technology has provided us with plenty of high-tech hair care products, some of the most effective ingredients are those that have been used for centuries. One example is the hair- and skin-loving shea butter.

Shea butter is made from the fat extracted from the nuts of the Shea Tree, a plant native to West Africa (almost all of the shea butter used today still comes from this region). It, of course, has long been a staple for those with curly, coily, and kinky hair as it has tons of uses (not to mention: It's a great body hydrator, too).

Shea butter falls into a moisturizer category called an emollient, meaning it deeply nourishes the hair to create a softer, smoother texture. In fact, trichologist and founder of Colour Collective Kerry Yates calls it, "A super emollient," because it's rich in vitamins A and C as well, both of which contribute to bouncier hair.

Just taking a quick peek at the nutrient profile of the butter1 will show you just how healing it is: It contains several types of fatty acids that are naturally found to balance skin like linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and oleic fatty acids; it also contains vitamin E, a potent and oil-soluble antioxidant that can help fight free-radical damage; and triglycerides, which are known to help condition both skin and hair.

As we noted above, shea butter is ideal for curly and coily hair types. Anyone experiencing increased hair dryness or unusually rough texture will also benefit from applying the rich moisturizer to their strands.

Given the amount of natural hair growth remedies out there, it's only fair to wonder if this hydrator can do the same. While shea butter does condition the hair you already have, it won't necessarily stimulate the scalp or encourage the hair follicle to grow at a quicker rate.

Shampoo takes a toll on your hair, especially if you're a frequent washer. To mitigate some of that dryness, look for shea butter in your shampoo. This rich emollient is often blended with surfactants to ensure the cleansing function doesn't over-strip your hair.

This step is where shea butter truly shines: hair masks and conditioners. Use your raw shea butter as a hair mask or look for shea in your next product. Again, feel free to rotate in a heavier conditioner or mask rich in shea when your strands need it or use it every wash if your hair is on the drier side.

You can even use shea butter in post-wash products like leave-in conditioners or styling creams. Especially for those with curly strands, the smoothing powers of shea will help enhance your natural curl or coil shape after your wash or between washes.

As mentioned before, shea butter will help protect your hair from heat as well, making it a great addition to any leave-in product you use before diffusing, blow drying, or styling your hair with hot tools.

Yes, shea butter is good for your hair. Shea butter falls into a moisturizer category called an emollient, meaning it deeply nourishes the hair to create a softer, smoother texture. In fact, Yates calls it, "A super emollient," because it's rich in vitamins A and C as well, both of which contribute to bouncier hair.

Shea butter is a great ingredient to hydrate, smooth, and protect your hair. This rich moisturizer is best suited for curly and coily hair types but will benefit anyone prone to dryness or coarse texture as well. You can whip up your own, shop shea butter hair care products, and even use it on the body for its many skin benefits. 041b061a72