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Shea Butter: What are the benefits of this ingredient?

Shea butter is one of the most used ingredients used in the beauty market, not only for the face but for the whole body. Shea butter is an ingredient that is extracted from fruits of the Shea tree located in Africa. 

Shea Butter: What are the benefits of this ingredient?

Shea butter is one of the most used ingredients used in the beauty market, not only for the face but for the whole body. Shea butter is an ingredient that is extracted from fruits of the Shea tree located in Africa.

What are the shea butter properties?

  • It brings softness, suppleness and deeply moisturizes the skin.
  • It is composed of rich vitamins and minerals.
  • Therefore, it can produce cell regeneration and, therefore, effective against burns and scars (for its vitamins A, D, E, and F).
  • It treats the problems of stretch marks, wrinkles, and dry or rough hands or heels.
  • Moisturizes hair and restores hair structure, keeping it shiny, soft, and voluminous.
  • Delays the formation of wrinkles or expression lines.
  • It restores vitality to dry hair.

Can everybody use shea butter? 

Yes, this is an ingredient that everybody can use. If you suffer from sensitive, atopic, allergic skin or have conditions like eczema o redness, it is safe to use. 

How can it be used?

You can find it pretty much in every product that we use in our daily routines for our skin and hair, like shampoo, hair conditioner, lip balm, body and face lotion. This ingredient tends to be solid, but the consistency is softer when in contact with the skin; hence, the application becomes more manageable. 

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Dr. Angelica Parra

Dr. Angelica Parra is a Licensed Medical Doctor from Venezuela and is currently taking a Master’s degree in Dermatology.  She specialized in Aesthetic Medicine and completed Advanced Training in Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation in Miami, Florida. She has specialized in applying Botox, dermal fillers, skin tightening treatments, and since then, she has worked on cruise ships as an Aesthetic Doctor.

 

 

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