Shea butter skin care
There is tree called shea tree which is native to Africa. Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the tree. It has a pale yellow or ivory color and a creamy texture. Due to its moisturizing and healing properties shea butter is commonly used in cosmetics and skincare products.
It contains high levels of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which includes oleic acid, stearic acid, vitamin E and Vitamin A. All of these are beneficial for skin health. Shea butter is particularly suited for dry, itchy or irritated skin, due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
You can use shea butter on its own as a moisturizer or you can use skincare products which have shea butter as an ingredient. Examples of products include lotions, creams and soap.
How to use shea butter on face?
You can use shea butter as a great addition to your skincare routine. We have for you some of the ways by which you can use shea butter on your face.
First of all you need to cleanse your face. Use a gentle cleanser to remove any makeup, dirt or oil from the face. Secondly you need to melt the shea butter. This is because it has a high melting point. Warm it in between your fingers before applying it your face.
Once the butter is melted gently massage the shea butter on your face. While massaging focus on the dry or rough area. You can rub it around your eyes, only be careful to not to get it in your eyes. You need to wait till it is absorbed in your skin. Leave the butter on your face for a few minutes. Let it sink during this time. Then you can go on to apply any other product of your skincare routine.
You can use it once or twice a day. It all depends on your skin type and needs. Use it sparingly, if you have oily skin.
In case of sensitive skin or skin prone to breakouts, it is advisable to test the butter on a small area of the skin. If there are any adverse reactions then don’t use it on your face.
What to mix with shea butter for glowing skin?
Shea butter is a great moisturizer and with regular application you can have a glowing face. If you mix some ingredients with shea butter you can have a DIY face cream for glowing skin and improved texture.
For the first face cream you can mix shea butter with coconut oil. This oil has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. This will make this mixture great for acne-prone or inflamed skin. Mix equal amounts of shea butter and coconut oil. This will result in a nourishing and hydrating face cream.
You can mix aloe vera gel, which is known for its soothing and cooling properties. This will make a cream with both the ingredients great for sensitive or irritated skin. Again mix equal parts for a calming and moisturizing cream.
You can mix shea butter with vitamin E, which is a powerful anti-oxidant. This can help protect your skin from damage caused by free radicals. Mix a few drops of vitamin E with shea butter for a hydrating and nourishing cream.
You can also mix a few drops of rosehip oil with shea butter for a hydrating and glow enhancing face cream. It has vitamins that can help to brighten and even out your skin tone.
Finally mix a handful of shea butter for a moisturizing and glow-boosting face mask. Since honey has natural anti-bacterial properties the resultant mask will be good for acne prone skin.
As always remember to test the creams on a small area of the skin before applying it on the face.
In conclusion
Shea butter skincare can help to moisturize your skin and soothe inflamed skin. You need to apply shea butter on a clean face. Also there are several ingredients that you can add to shea butter to obtain creams for various purpose.
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