In skincare, shea butter (butyrospermum parkii) is often used in products for dry, sensitive and mature skin.
The Skin Benefits of Shea Butter
1. Shea butter strengthens skin barrier function
Shea butter is rich in fatty acids which strengthen skin barrier function and reinforce skin's ability to retain moisture. Studies showed that shea butter is better than mineral oil and vaseline at preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
2. Shea butter protects skin from environmental damage and ageing
Shea butter contains powerful antioxidants and multivitamins which help neutralise free radicals, prevent oxidative damage and environmental skin ageing.
3. Shea butter helps prevent skin inflammation and irritation
Due to its excellent anti-inflammatory effects, shea butter helps prevent skin irritation and inflammation.
4. Shea butter protects the skin from sun damage
Both UVA and UVB can cause serious damage to skin cells including DNA damage which may lead to cancer development. Due to its cinnamic acid content, shea butter has a natural UV protection level between SPF 3 and 4.
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Scientific Sources: (1) Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018 Jan: 19(1): 70. (2) Influence of climate on the tocopherol content of shea butter, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2004 May 19: 52(10): 2934-7. (3) Comparative sunscreen and stability studies of shea butter from Nigeria, Algerian Journal of Biosciences 3(2):077-084, December 2022.
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