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Health & Fitness

There Are So Many Ways To Use Shea Butter!

Although shea butter is edible and has been widely used in food preparation in Central Africa, it is widely used in cosmetics, salves, lotions, soaps and hair products to hydrate, heal and beautify. 

Unrefined shea butter is extracted from the nut of the African karité tree which grows wild on the savannahs of West and Central Africa. It is naturally rich in a number of vitamins including Vitamins A, E, F and K. These vitamins are known to balance and normalize the skin keeping it clear and healthy, have soothing and hydrating properties, and act as a skin protector and revitalizer. 

Here are 15 Ways To Use Unrefined Raw Shea Butter for Beauty, Healing, and Medicinal Purposes… 

1. Massage into dry, cracked or chapped skin in need of moisture, especially on tougher areas such as elbows, knees & heels. 

2. Massage into hair and scalp for a deep conditioning treatment. 

3. Mix with your favorite essential oils to create your own custom moisturizer. 

4. Apply on hands, nails and cuticles for softening. 

5. Use as a balm for chapped lips. 

6. Put some around hairline before color application to protect skin from stains. 

7. Use a small amount to set eyebrows. 

8. Use as a soother to calm dry itchy skin after a day in the sun. 

9. Rub some between hands to warm up, and use as a massage balm for fatigued muscles and joints. 

To read about the many other ways to use shea butter, and about some great products containing shea butter, go to...
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