What exactly is Shea Butter?

Shea butter is the fat extracted from the nuts of the shea plant. It's solid at room temperatures and is off-white. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and the shea butter is used in Lion & Rose Soaps and Deodorants originates from Ghana.

Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries and is the perfect addition to every soap recipe. It is also the perfect ingredient in our deodorant recipe because of its rich concentration of fatty acids and vitamins combined with its easy-to-spread consistency. Shea butter is a wonderful ingredient that can soothe and moisten the delicate skin. Here are the top nine reasons Lion & Rose uses shea butter in all its products.

It's safe for all skin types.

Although shea butter technically comes from the nut of a tree however, it's not very allergenic like other tree nut products.

Shea butter is appropriate for all types of skin and does not contain chemical irritants known to dry skin. Also, it doesn't clog pores. This is particularly crucial for palm free soap and deodorant products.

It's moisturizing.

Shea butter has fantastic moisturizing effects due to its fatty acid content including oleic, linoleic the palmitic acid, and stearic.

When you apply shea to the surface of your skin These oils are swiftly infiltrated into the skin. They function as a "refatting" agent, replenishing the lipids in your skin and rapidly generating moisture. This strengthens the skin-environment barrier by keeping moisture in and lessening dry damaged, rough skin.

It's anti-inflammatory

Plant esters of shea butter are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Skin responds to soap without palm oil by activating inflammation cells to stop their production. This can help reduce the irritation caused by certain factors, like dry weather and also chronic skin inflammation, like excema.

It is an antioxidant

Shea butter contains significant amounts of vitamins A and E that means it enhances antioxidants. Antioxidants are an important anti-aging agent because they protect skin cells from free radicals that can lead to premature aging and dull skin.

It's antifungal.

Shea tree products are regarded as potent ingredients to defeat skin infections caused by the fungus.

It may help prevent acne

Shea Butter's unique mix of different kinds of fatty acids can help to remove the excess oil that is on the skin (sebum).

At the same time, palm oil free soap moisture to the skin and seals it to the epidermis, so the skin does not feel dry and depleted of natural oils. Restoring the balance of the skin's oils can help to prevent acne from beginning.

Collagen Production is Improved

Shea butter is a rich source of triterpenes which are naturally occurring compounds that are believed to slow collagen fibers from breaking down. This can minimize wrinkles and give you a younger-looking complexion.

It helps promote cell regeneration

Shea's moisturizing properties and antioxidant properties combine to aid your skin to produce healthy cells. The body is constantly creating new skin cells and sheds old skin cells. The upper layer of skin is composed of dead skin cells. New skin cells develop in the lower part of the upper layer of skin. Shea butter helps to maintain an appropriate balance of moisture and allows for an increase in cell growth in the epidermis.

It may help soothe conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis

The anti-inflammatory properties of Shea help to soothe the skin and ease itching. This is especially beneficial in the treatment of skin inflammation like eczema or Psoriasis.

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