My Staple product #1: Shea Butter

RA African Shea Butter

     Honey, I love shea butter!! Been in my life since the Big Chop(BC) and there is nothing like it. I love how it seals in moisture when my hair is dry and crispy feeling. (Yes, I experience those toast feeling tresses). Sometimes if applied too much, shea butter can weigh my hair down. I can tend to be heavy handed when applying products. ...but anyway, here is a little background checking information for you on what shea butter is and suppose to do. So hope I don't snore you.

     Okay, Shea butter, pronounced like shay-butter. Not Sheya or Shy. I have heard those new names many of times. ...but, seriously there are shea trees located in Africa were the nut from the tree is separated/cracked, crushed, roasted, ground, separated again (oil formed), collected, and shaped to get the product we purchase. It really is very interesting how they create it, very good to know. For more in depth reading click the link below.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_butter

      It is yellow or ivory in color and thick-like in texture, it kind of reminds me of the thickness similar to bar soap, until it reaches room temperature. It will melt if too warm and solidify when cooled. Here are the many uses for this butter:
1.) Skin treatment for eczema and minor burns
2.) Pain relief from swelling and arthitits
3.) A great massaging oil when melted to help stiffness
4.) It has vitamins of E & F which is great for a sunscreen
5.) Treats skin problems such as discolorations, stretch marks, wrinkles diaper rash, and blemishes.

Lena's many uses:

• Sunscreen for me and the kiddies. My skin is so sensitive from any product that uses SPF-anything in it. A great skin protection, before goin to the park or out and about.
• When melted I use it for cuticle treatments for hands and feet. Great for dry skin. 
• Moisturizer for face and skin. 
• On Dry lips as a balm.
• Of course I also use it in my hair. Shea butter is rich in vitamins A and E, so it repairs breakage, aids in split ends, and also soothes dryness.  I use this recipe from Naptural85's youtube video:  I have been in love with these two home-made products!!! Two words, LOVE IT!! Check it out if you want to make your own! She has other great videos as well. 

    

     I purchase my Unrefined Shea butter from my local beauty supply stores, costing me about $4.99(8 oz.) and $5.99 (10 oz.)  So when I invest money into shea butter I know that it has many uses where I am definitely getting my moneys worth. ...but, even just using it for a hair product alone it is worth spending my money on. I will always use Shea Butter!! My hair LOVES IT! I love spoiling my hair, it deserves it!


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