{"title":"Shea Butter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Many Benefits of Shea Butter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shea Nut Butter from Trees in Africa.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/skindeep\/ingredient\/700875\/BUTYROSPERMUM_PARKII_%28SHEA_BUTTER%29\/\"\u003eEWG Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shea Butter Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Rating\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/score-image-1_1.png?v=1614785574\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e {Butyrospermum parkii}\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e {Shea butter, karite butter}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea nut butter or shea butter improves the skin's softness and resiliency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are records as far back as the Egyptians of individuals using shea butter to soften and improve skin color. Some writings suggest that Queen Nefertiti used shea butter to keep her skin looking young and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/organic-shea-nut-butter-fair-trade-african.jpg\" alt=\"organic fair-trade shea butter\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it comes from the shea tree, which is most common in Africa. Its nuts and restorative power make it highly prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese giant trees live for hundreds of years, producing a crop of nuts yearly, mainly harvested by the families' women who grow these trees. In Africa, shea butter is used both as a moisturizer and sunblock, protecting skin from the desert's extreme heat and the harsh effects of the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also used in medicine to help cuts, soothe burns, and ease pain from bites and stings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, as an ingredient in one of our skincare products, shea butter plays a major role. Not only does it moisturize skin, but it also helps improve the overall look and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Huge Moisturizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, it contains some vital vitamins—including Vitamin E and A, which work as antioxidants to protect skin from sun damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also heal the appearance of fine lines and scars and soften and plump the skin in these areas while delivering nutrients to allow the skin to rebuild itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea butter penetrates deep into the skin layers, carrying moisture to the lowest layer. Unfortunately, this is the skin layer most affected by harmful UV rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy nourishing your complexion with antioxidants and vitamins, it helps to improve brightness and overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea butter can also \u003cstrong\u003estimulate collagen production\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means using it on wrinkled, thin skin will result in more resilient, younger-looking skin. It works in your cells to encourage collagen production, making and keeping skin looking young and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen buying a product with shea, look for \"fairtrade\" on the label. 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Use a handheld blender or gentle heat to incorporate oils or water phases and tailor formulations to your skin concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 oz jar sized for small-batch testing and small production runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA and labeled cruelty-free and paraben-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated pre-emulsified formula lets you prepare a cold-blend cream in about five minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with peptides, botanical extracts, hydrosols, carrier oils, and water-based actives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackable into airless bottles or jars and supplied in a recyclable container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike premade facial creams, this bulk base lets you select actives and preservative systems, so you control potency and skin compatibility. 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