AUTHENTIC AFRICAN RAW SHEA BUTTER

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Halloo,

If you have ever laid your hands on Authentic African Raw Shea Butter you will agree with me that this natural raw body butter can rival many expensive Moisturisers in the market.

People with dry skin, especially those of us living in cold countries, can bear witness to this, wintertime is really tough on dry skin. I managed my skin by getting extra moisture and protection from Raw Shea Butter. I use it on its own sometimes, but most of the times I used it with other ingredients to make whipped body butter.

I am talking about Raw(Unrefined) Shea Butter here. There are Shea Butter sold as refined. This has been mixed with other ingredients to make it softer or to remove the smell.

The problem is most of the retailers and shops selling Raw Shea butter are not selling the authentic one. Especially in Europe, some of the raw shea butter being sold are so white in colour, hard and crispy, above all with no earthy smell that raw Shea butter is known for.

Anybody who is not familiar with what real Shea butter is may be fooled by this. But a true African will know what real Shea butter look like, feel like, and smell like. Most of this so-called raw shea butter is so hard that it will not absorb into the skin on application, unlike Authentic raw Shea butter that gets absorbed quickly into the skin and melts at body temperature.

My theory is that this so-called unrefined Shea butter has been over-processed. You might think there is no danger in that, but the amazing benefits that Shea butter is known for and widely recommended for will be greatly diminished with this over-processing.

The more processed, the less effective. The natural properties, essential minerals and vitamins will either be lost or greatly reduced.

Authentic Raw Shea Butter should be either yellow or ivory in colour. It should be soft like butter, even if it appears hard, gentle pressure should make a dent. It should smell earthy, not the most pleasant smell I admit, but this is the smell of original raw Shea butter.

African Shea Butter comes from the natural fat obtained from the Karite tree grown in West and Central Africa. It is very rich in unsaturated fats and other properties. No wonder shea butter is considered a skin superfood due to it being naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F.

Raw African Shea Butter should softens, smooths, hydrates, and heal the skin and hair. This is because shea butter contains stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, vitamin E, beta carotin, allantoin, it is high in essential fatty acid, and a great source of Vitamin A.

Raw Shea Butter is very natural; made by hands without any harmful chemicals. It is so gentle that delicate and sensitive skin is safe using it. That is why it is popularly used on newborn babies, in fact, it is a popular barrier cream in preventing nappy rash.

Benefits and Uses of Raw Shea Butter

1. Raw Shea Butter is extremely therapeutic, helping to heal cracked, aged and damaged skin.
2. Shea Butter chemical constituents help it to heal bruising and soreness. Use regularly for great results.
3. Shea Butter penetrates the skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth, especially when applied after taking a bath or shower.
4. Raw Shea Butter contains Emollient, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and many other skin healing properties which make it great in Natural Remedies.
5. The presence of vitamins A and E help protect the skin from free radicals and environmental damages.
6. The presence of vitamin A makes Raw Shea Butter rejuvenating to the skin.
7. It also protects the skin from UV rays, so shea butter is a very potent natural ingredient for sunscreen remedies.
8. Raw Shea Butter also makes a brilliant massage cream. It is known to relieve aches and pain and also very relaxing.
9. Shea Butter is a great natural cream for treating eczema.
10. Brilliant barrier cream for preventing nappy rash in babies.
11. This plant-based butter is also one of the best Natural Hair Products.
12. Raw Shea Butter is also used for promoting hair growth and strengthening the hair.
13. Shea Butter is a healing treatment for dry and sensitive skin.
14. If kept in a cool, dry place, this butter lasts for a very long time.
15. Raw Shea Butter is suitable for body, hair, scalp, face, hand, legs, and heels.
16. It is completely from plants. So suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and all health-conscious people.

Authentic Raw Shea Butter should be soft, though due to the weather, the texture may vary from time to time. But it should still be usable as body cream by itself. Many people prefer mixing it with other kinds of raw butter and natural oils to make their own skincare products.

This may not be a big deal to many people, which is fine. I guess I am talking to folks who like me, wants to know exactly what is going into their body. Be careful!

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Stay with me,

Ruka

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Ruka

My name is Ruka. Born and bred in Nigeria. Now living in Ireland. I am a Woman, Feminist, Wife, Mother, Muslim, Black, and African. I am an Entrepreneur who also works in Finance Administration. I am a Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Warrior. I love writing and hope to make a name for myself doing it.

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