100% Pure African Shea Butter

100% Pure African Shea Butter Description A unique product of the African Shea Tree. It is all natural with no additives or preservatives it has been used in Africa for various health remedies for thousands of years. 21 REASONS TO USE SHEA BUTTER: Shea Butter will provide improvement in all the conditions listed below. As you use this multi-purpose cream you are likely to discover additional uses. The amount of time required for optimum results with various conditions may vary with each condition. Wrinkles, for example, require 4 to 6 weeks of daily use. Itching is relieved immediately.

1. Dry skin 02. skin rash 03. Skin peeling, after tanning 04. Blemishes and wrinkles 05. Itching skin 06. Sunburn 07. Shaving cream for a smooth silky shave. 08. Small skin wounds 09. Skin cracks 10. Tough or rough skin (on feet.) 11. Cold weather, 12. Frost bites 13. Stretch mark prevention during pregnancy 14. Insect bites 15. Healthy skin 16. Muscle fatigue, aches and tension 17. For before and after strenuous exercise 18. Skin allergies such as poison ivy or poison oak 19. Eczema 20. Dermatitis 21. Skin damage from heat (hot grease while cooking, radiation treatment for certain medical problems, etc.) MedicinalShea butter is used as a base for medicinal ointments, and has been claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties emollient and humectant.[4]

Shea butter has been claimed to be effective treatment for the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, wrinkles, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis.[citation needed]

Shea butter has been used as a sunblocking lotion, although the level of protection against the sun's ultraviolet radiation is extremely variable, ranging from nothing to approximately SPF 6.[citation needed] However, studies have shown it to reduce the effects of UV damage on the skin. [5]

In Ghana, shea butter, locally known as nkuto (Akan) or nku (Ga) is used as lotion to protect the skin during the dry Harmattan season.

In Nigeria, shea butter (popularly called ori in Yoruba) is used for the management of sinusitis and relief of nasal congestion.[6] This is due to its hydrating properties which helps in relaxing the tension in the facial skin thus easing respiration.