Shea butter is a popular go-to product for dry skin sufferers. During the cold winter months, I always keep a hunk of this skin savior on hand… and a back up! Radha Beauty’s Ivory Shea Butter is wild crafted, unrefined, organic, and hand made. It can be applied after showering, while the skin is still damp, to really lock in moisture. So what makes Shea butter so deeply moisturizing? There are a variety of reasons, but let’s talk about all the vitamins first.
Shea butter is packed full of vitamin A. The retinol in Vitamin A strengthens collagen and elastin production, which keeps skin firm, elastic, and smooth. Shea butter is also a natural source of Vitamin E, a nutrient and antioxidant, also beneficial for collagen production. Vitamin E provides the skin with intense moisture for protections and reparation of damaged skin cells caused by free radicals (excessive sun exposure, etc). Vitamin D, which is often prescribed by doctors as a treatment for psoriasis, also naturally occurs in Shea butter. It is believed to speed skin cell turn over, so your skin can replace damaged cells with new ones.
Shea butter isn’t just a vitamin powerhouse, its also full of other great nutrients. For example, shea butter is packed with tons of essential fatty acids, which are fundamental in keeping skin youthful, plump, and hydrated. Its also a natural source of allantoin, a chemical compound (naturally found in plants) that you may not be familiar with, but let me tell you why its amazing. Allantoin is super soothing! It increases the water content of skin cells, resulting in smoother and super moisturized skin. Like Vitamin D, allantoin speeds cell turn over, causing the outer layer of dead skin cells to shed, allowing new healthy skin to replace it.
Finally, the last thing that makes Shea butter great are the phytosterols. Phytosterols are another plant compound with super powers, they help stop the slow-down of collagen production that can be caused by the sun and aging. Phytosterols also new collagen production too! What isn’t there to love about this natural and intensely moisturizing product. I guarantee you will be left with soft, silky skin, and a little goes a long way so don’t worry about breaking the bank!
Shea butter is ultra rich, and melts right into dry skin. BUT, let me clarify something: Shea butter is not for the faint-hearted, in fact, some days you may need a bit LESS hydration. Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT apply this in the shower if you value your life… it’s not worth it (I learned the hard way). No worries, if you need a lighter moisturizer, now is a good time to introduce you to Radha Beauty’s 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel. Aloe Vera is great to moisturize and hydrate skin, without the same weight/heaviness you may experience when using Shea Butter. This naturally antiseptic gel instantly soothes irritations, remedying the itchiness and pain associated with dry skin that has become cracked or raw.
Shea butter is ultra rich, and melts right into dry skin. BUT, let me clarify something: Shea butter is not for the faint-hearted, in fact, some days you may need a bit LESS hydration. Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT apply this in the shower if you value your life… it’s not worth it (I learned the hard way). No worries, if you need a lighter moisturizer, now is a good time to introduce you to Radha Beauty’s 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel. Aloe Vera is great to moisturize and hydrate skin, without the same weight/heaviness you may experience when using Shea Butter. This naturally antiseptic gel instantly soothes irritations, remedying the itchiness and pain associated with dry skin that has become cracked or raw.
What are you waiting for? You can obtain smooth and supple skin with either of these natural products today!
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