Description-
Shea tree, scientifically known as Butyrospermum parkii, commonly cultivated in Africa. Shea tree grows up to 60ft. tall. Shea Butter Obtained from Shea nuts naturally rich in Vitamins A, E & F.
Extraction-
Refined Shea butter is extracted with chemical processing using hexane or petroleum products & further processing involves – bleaching, deodorizing & overheating for refinining, Shea butter refined is obtained.
Composition-
Shea butter contains moisturizing triglycerides (fatty acids), rich in Vitamin A, E & F., Cinnamic acid provide protection from ultraviolet radiation.
Properties-
Shea butter appears hard solid, off white and smooth in texture, with little to no odor.
Uses-
- Shea Butter is naturally moisturizing and skin healing so used in cosmetic industries and hair related products such as –
- Lip loss
- Skin moisturizers
- Skin creams & emulsions
- Hair conditioners for dry hair
- Soap making
- Deodorants
- Sun blocking lotions
- Shea butter also used for cooking oil.
- It is also used as a waterproofing wax and for hair dressing.
- It is used in candle making.
- Shea butter also used as anti inflammatory, have capacity to absorb UV radiation.
- It is also lessens the pregnancy stretch mark as it improve skin elasticity.
- It provide protection against dehydration and skin issue such as eczema, psoriasis, rash, hives minor cuts, insect bites, skin cracks.
- It removes under eye wrinkle.
Safety and Precaution-
It may cause allergic reaction in some users so contact to dermatologist in hives or itching .
