5 Reasons why Shea Butter is one of my favourite skincare ingredients

You've probably already heard of Shea Butter, as it is a popular ingredient in many commercial skin care products. It comes from the oil-rich seeds of the shea tree (vitellaria paradoxa or butyrospermum parkii) which is native to Africa.

Although it is edible, my experience has been using in for making soap and cosmetics. So why do I love it so much?

1. Moisturising 

Shea butter is high in fatty acids (mainly oleic and stearic), making it an excellent moisturiser, especially for dry and mature skin. For this reason, it is sometimes used on its own on hair and skin.

2. Soothing

The emollient properties of shea butter give a smooth and soothing feel to products it is added to.

3. Anti-inflammatory