Saturday, February 21, 2009

Healthy Butter: SHEA!


Shea butter has been finding its way into many different beauty products in the health and beauty retail world. Not only is shea butter an excellent moisturizer, it is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent! People use shea butter for various skin treatments including age spots, skin discoloration, stretchmarks, wrinkles, scars, burns and more. In some parts of Africa, shea butter is used in foods as a substitute for cooking oil. In Nigeria, they use shea butter for its emollient properties. Shea butter helps relax facial tension, which helps to ease respiration. By rubbing a small amount of pure shea butter in, on, and around the nostrils, shea butter can help to ease congestion in the sinuses.

So, the next time you see a product that says it contains shea butter, be aware that this product contains a high quality multi-purpose ingredient that is great for the skin and for overall wellness!


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