Shea butter comes from an African tree, the Butyrospermum parkii. It is a naturally fatty almond present in the fruit and processed to produce this product, whose many cosmetic virtues are no longer in question. Shea butter is known for its moisturising, repairing, softening and soothing properties. It is particularly rich in oleic acid and stearic acid. It also contains natural antioxidants (vitamins A and E), latex and phytosterols.

Its benefits

Shea butter moisturises and deeply nourishes the skin and hair fibres. It also has a great advantage: it does not leave a greasy film when applied. Shea butter protects against UV rays and is particularly important in summer, as it also soothes skin irritations, such as sunburn. It also prolongs the tan and helps the skin to retain its elasticity. Shea butter demonstrates its benefits on a daily basis, especially for hand, lip and hair care.

Benefits of shea butter for the hair

How to use

Nourishing for all hair types, shea butter is particularly recommended for people with dull, dry hair, to which it restores shine. Used as a conditioner on curly hair, it will nourish curls and fight frizz. Shea butter also helps to maintain colour. A hair mask is the most frequent way to benefit from its advantages.

Calming and soothing, the shea butter helps to fight against irritation and nourishes dry areas of the face. Regenerating, it also helps to heal chapped skin. It is also used as a protective lip balm and can help you prolong your tan.

Shea butter is traditionally used to massage young children, keep the skin supple and protect it from the sun. It is also a major ingredient in cooking.

Main benefits 

Cosmetic (for skin use)

• Emollient
• Antioxidant
• Nourishing
• Healing
• Regenerating, repairing, revitalising
• Skin softening and soothing
• Anti-inflammatory
• Protector

Other benefits

• Reinforcement of the "sun filter" action

Uses and synergies of shea butter

Skin indications (skin, hair, nails)s)

• Acne
• Sports activity (maintenance of muscles before and after)
• Skin allergies
• After-sun
• Baby (skin care)
• Tanning (extension)
• Mild burn
• Coloured hair
• Curly, frizzy hair
• Light scarring
• Crevices
• Dry or irritated scalp
• Dartre
• Dryness (hands, body, hair, nails)
• Eczema (1)
• Waxing (after waxing)
• Solar erythema
• Cracking
• Skin inflammation
• Weather (skin protection in case of wind, cold etc)
• Skin irritation
• Chapped lips and lip protection in cold weather
• Dry, chapped, damaged hands
• Brittle or gnawed nails
• Sensitized or tired skin
• Dry feet
• Pruritus
• Psoriasis
• Wrinkles
• Sun: sun protection before tanning, slight redness after exposure
• Stretch marks in prevention
• Skin ageing (prevention)
• Zona
• Dry areas of the body (elbow, etc.)

Regenerating cream for dry, damaged and mature skin

In a soup plate :
- Put 2 tablespoons of shea butter: work it with a fork for 1 minute to soften it.
- add a medium-sized egg yolk and mix to make the cream homogeneous.
- Then add 1/3 teaspoon of honey and mix well.
- put in a pot.

After washing, place a small amount of the mixture in the palm of your hand and soften the mixture. Apply to all the areas of the body that you wish to treat, including the face. Leave to work. If necessary, remove any excess with a towel.
Can also be used as a mask:
In this case, apply a larger amount and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
To obtain a nourishing cream: add a few sprays of hydrolat (of your choice) to the preparation in your hand.