The 21 Uses and Advantages of Shea Butter
The color of unrefined shea butter depends on the types of shea nuts used: in general, shea nuts will vary in color from near-white to yellow. The 21 uses and advantages of unrefined shea butter include the following:
- Skin dryness
- Skin cracking
- Rough skin on the feet
- Shedding of the skin after sun tanning
- Skin damage due to the sun
- Skin damage due to heat
- Protection against the cold
- Cold bites
- Skin imperfections and wrinkles
- Skin itchiness and inflammation
- Skin rashes
- Skin allergies
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Superficial wounds
- As a soft shaving cream
- Prevention of stretch marks
- Bites
- Skin cleansing
- Muscle problems
- Before and after exercises
Shea butter primarily comes from the West African region, however there are increasing varieties in East Africa coming to market that are softer and smoother than the West African varieties.
