According to my research; The use of shea butter is common among Africans for decades because of its tested and trusted benefits.
During my research, I I discovered 15 benefits from one can gain from the use of an unrefined shea butter.
What I found out about the refined one is that, they are been processed under high heat pressure and use of some toxic chemicals which makes it to lose some of its moisturizing properties, it also loses much of it healing and therapeutic properties during the refining process.
Also refined shea butter is typically odourless and it colour is pure white
An unrefined shea butter is the best with an unpleasant smell and it colour varies from off white to grey and its more beneficial if one really want the benefits which are;
15 Benefits one can gain from an unrefined shea butter
(1).The application of shea butter on mosquito bites helps to sooth and reduce itching and swelling.
(2).It helps to smooth out make-up application over blemishes when used as a base under concealer.
(3).When applied generously to palm/feet nefore bed and cover with hand gloves/socks, it help as deeply hydrating treatment overnight.
(4).When applied on feets before slipping them into shoes, it helps to keep the feets hydrated and protect them from blisters.
(5).When shea butter is mixed with a little bit of blush, it gives an instant super-moisturizing and non sticky matte lipstick.
(6).It can be applied on the cheek for highlights and for an extra-hydrated , glow of the cheek.
(7).The drop of a few tablespoon of shea butter into an hot bath water produce a moisturing soak.
(8).It can be used as a cream or lotion base for extra moisture.
(9).When rubbed into chest, it helps to decongest lungs.
(10).It can be applied on skin that is suffering from frosbites for intense soothing result.
(11).It can be used to sculpt a fohawk in hair.
(12).It can be applied into ears,when they burn during the cold period.
(13).It protects the skin from UV (Ultra Violent rays), due to the cinnamic acid it contains.
(14).It can be used as an anti-aging balm, because it aids cellular renewal of wrinkles.
(15).It can be applied on shaved legs to bring out its extra softening and smoothing properties
Till we meet again to discuss another interesting topical issue,stay trendy
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