Shea butter

Shea butter in skin care and makeup

What is shea butter?

Shea butter is a natural fat derived from tree nuts Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa), which grows in Africa. It is a rich in nutrients raw material that has been used for centuries in skin care, thanks to its moisturizing, regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties.

The action and properties of shea butter in cosmetics:

• Intensively moisturizes – restores the proper level of moisture in the skin.
• Regenerates the skin – supports the repair processes of the skin, ideal after irritation.
• It has anti-inflammatory effects – it relieves irritation and inflammation of the skin.
• Strengthens the protective barrier – prevents moisture loss and protects against harmful external factors.
• It contains vitamins A, E and F – accelerates regeneration and improves skin elasticity.
• UV protection – natural protection from the sun (although it is not full SPF protection).

Benefits for the skin:

• Moisturizing – the skin becomes soft and elastic.
• Skin reconstruction – regeneration after irritations, dry spots or burns.
• Relieving irritation – ideal for sensitive skin and prone to redness.
• Protection against moisture loss – especially on colder days.
• Anti-aging – Shea butter helps fight signs of aging, smoothing the skin.

Application in care cosmetics:

• Moisturising creams – for dry, sensitive and dehydrated skin.
• Body lotions and butters – intensive regeneration of the whole body.
• Eye creams – reduction of dark circles and hydration of sensitive skin around the eyes.
• Protective lipsticks – protect lips from cracking and drying.
• Cosmetics for skin care after sunbathing – alleviating sunburn and moisturizing the skin.

Application of shea butter in cosmetics for makeup:

• Makeup bases – smooth the skin and provide long-lasting hydration.
• Foundations and BB creams – for dry skin that requires moisture.
• Lipsticks and gloss – moisturizing and protecting lips.
• Powder in stone – provides moisture while mattifying the skin, preventing overdrying.