Shea Butter comes from the nut of the African Shea Tree. It has been used for centuries to protect skin and hair against the heat of the sun as well as providing protection against dry weather and harsh winds. Today, Shea Butter is a popular natural ingredient in many creams and lotions because of the benefits it offers your skin and hair.

Shea Butter is a great product to add into your beauty regime. It nourishes, moisturizes and hydrates your skin and hair and also aids in the treatment and prevention of skin damage.

Why is Shea Butter Beneficial for Your Skin?

Shea Butter is known as a nutrient rich food for the skin; it is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and fatty acids, which make it an ideal moisturizer.

• Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin. It helps combat acne and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

• Vitamin E is an antioxidant that is known to help prevent damage to the body’s cells and aids in counteracting the effects of free radical damage on your skin.

• Fatty acids help the skin retain moisture and elasticity.

Moisturizes and Protects Your Skin

Many people keep two different moisturizers on hand throughout the year - one that is light for the summertime, and one that is thicker for the winter months.  Shea Butter is the perfect all year long moisturizer. Shea Butter is a versatile product that not only can be used to hydrate and heal your dry skin in the winter months, but it is also great to use in the summertime after you’ve spent a lot of time outside in the sun.

In most areas of the country, the cold winter weather is in full force. You may have already begun dealing with dry, cracked skin and hands. By regularly applying Shea Butter to your skin, you can aid in protecting your skin from seasonal changes while also providing your skin with the vitamins and moisture needed to keep it beautiful.

Evens Skin Tone 

Shea Butter can help even skin tone and rehydrate your skin. The powerful antioxidants and vitamins in it also help promote skin cell growth and aids in the healing process of skin cracks and crevices.

Easy Application

In the winter months, many people typically want a thick cream that will leave their skin feeling revitalized, but not greasy. For this, Shea Butter is the perfect option because when it is applied, it has a smooth consistency, absorbs quickly, and will not leave a greasy feeling on your skin.

Treatment and Prevention with Shea Butter

Shea Butter has a lot of amazing benefits for your skin; below are some common beauty concerns that Shea Butter can help aid in:

Stretch Marks

Shea butter has anti elastic properties which helps aid in the prevention of stretch marks. If applied daily, 100% Shea Butter can help your skin retain its hydration, while allowing your skin to be more supple and elastic.

Chapped Lips

Shea Butter also works wonderfully as a lip balm. Shea Butter Lip Balm is ideal for use on your lips because the vitamins in it will keep your lips moisturized and help prevent them from chapping or cracking.

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Brittle Hair

Shea Butter is also a popular product to help add moisture to dry and brittle hair.  If you are looking to bring a little more life back into your hair, try the 100% Shea Butter. It is an all-natural conditioner used to protect and revitalize damaged hair.

Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Shea Butter can help your skin appear younger as a result of the Vitamin A and E that are found within it. These ingredients help to keep skin supple and moisturized and can aid in decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Cracked Feet

Before heading to bed, try applying Shea Butter to your feet and cover them with socks while you sleep. This will let you wake up to healthy, soft feet. Overtime, it can help to maintain and soften rough heels.

TIP: One important component in combating some of the aforementioned issues, is to reapply Shea Butter often, or as many times as possible throughout the day.

As you can see, using Shea Butter on your skin and hair has many advantages. From helping to keep your skin moisturized to revitalizing your hair, Shea Butter is a great product to start incorporating into your beauty routine.

We'd like to let you know that Cococare has a variety of Shea Butter products for you to browse on the website and one of our most popular Shea Butter products is the Shea Butter Super Rich Cream.