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But sebum production tends to decline with age. Sunlight exposure depletes it, too. Vitamin E helps skin by preventing cellular damage and boosting moisture. 4. Improves eczema Fodouop SPC, et al. (2017). Effects of Vitellariaparadoxa (C.F. Gaertn.) aqueous leaf extract administration on Salmonellatyphimurium-infected rats. DOI: Hon KL, et al. (2015). Patient acceptability,efficacy, and skin biophysiology of a cream and cleanser containing lipidcomplex with shea butter extract versus a ceramide product for eczema. DOI: It’s essential for people with eczema to keep their skin moist and protected,” says Dr. Vij. “Shea butter can be a good option for many folks.” 5. Provides sun protection

Using shea butter regularly helps skin retain moisture, which makes it soft and smooth. Since it’s loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, it may also keep your skin supple.

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If your hair is naturally curly or porous, consider using shea butter as a conditioner. Make sure your hair has absorbed most of the shea butter before rinsing and styling as usual. You can also use a small amount of shea butter as a leave-in conditioner. Instead of purchasing several products, you get one with a powerhouse ingredient that can pull double- and even triple-duty. Introducing shea butter — a skin care superhero that helps with several complexion woes. Shea butter is safe for people with nut allergies. Allergens are proteins. While shea butter does come from nuts, it’s made entirely of fat, so it’s allergen-free. Additionally, no one has reported a reaction to it. Both shea and cocoa butter are moisturizers — emollients that keep water from evaporating from your skin. But shea butter has more fatty acids, vitamin E and, unlike cocoa butter, contains vitamin A.

But manufacturers combine it with other ingredients to reach levels of SPF 15 or higher. Plus, you get all the soothing, moisturizing and anti-aging benefits of shea butter. 6. Doesn’t cause allergic reactions The Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment's main ingredient may be avocado oil, but that's not the only moisturizing ingredient that your undereyes will be treated to. It also contains shea butter to soften and prevent skin dehydration while beta-carotene acts as a brightening antioxidant. However, raw shea butter does contain latex. So people with latex allergies should avoid it or make sure they only use refined shea butter. What happens if you use shea butter every day? Even better? The majority of it is alpha-tocopherol (one of eight forms of vitamin E), which has the highest antioxidant activity. Vitamin E is in our sebum, so oilier skins have more of it.Chapped lips? Let the Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment take care of that concern for you. This lip treatment relieves irritated skin and replenishes much-needed moisture through its key ingredients: shea butter, chamomile essence, provitamin B5, and vitamins C and E. Vitamin A is crucial for skin health,” says Dr. Vij. “Since the 1970s, we’ve used retinoids — synthetic forms of vitamin A — to firm skin and reduce wrinkles.” Ud‐Din S, et al.(2016). Topical management of striae distensae (stretch marks): Prevention andtherapy of striae rubrae and albae. DOI: You can use your fingers to scoop a teaspoon or so of shea butter from your jar, and then rub it onto your skin until it’s completely absorbed.

However, notes Dr. Vij, it’s not the best option for acne-prone skin. Shea butter may clog pores and lead to more breakouts. And those with seborrheic dermatitisor dandruff should note that yeast related to dandruff can grow in shea butter. Is raw or refined shea butter better for your skin? Shea butter is slippery and can keep makeup from adhering to your face, so you may prefer to apply it at night before bed. On hair Research indicates that linoleic acid plays a crucial role in protecting skin and can significantly reduce eczema symptoms.The Soft Services Buffing Bar won an Allure Best of Beauty Award in 2022 for its keratosis pilaris- and ingrown hair-reducing powers, which are all thanks to skin-buffing microcrystal exfoliants. This bar also contians shea butter to soothe and moisturize exfoliated skin for a buttery-smooth feel without redness or irritation. Carayanni VJ, et al. (2011). Comparing oilbased ointment versus standard practice for the treatment of moderate burns inGreece: A trial based cost effectiveness evaluation. DOI: Suter F, et al. (2016). Heptapeptide-loadedsolid lipid nanoparticles for cosmetic anti-aging applications [Abstract]. DOI:

Kao J-H, et al. (2016). Shea nut oil triterpeneconcentrate attenuates knee osteoarthritis development in rats: Evidence fromknee joint histology. DOI:Tella A. (1979). Preliminary studies on nasaldecongestant activity from the seed of the shea butter tree, Butyrospermumparkii.