Shea
Butter has been used by Africans as a skin treatment for centuries.
Western scientific studies now support the alleged therapeutic value of
Shea Butter in the treatment of certain skin disorders.
- Shea Butter is rich in anti-oxidants such as Vitamin E and catechins another anti-oxidant that is present in Green Tea - antioxidants prevent and actually repair damage to your skin caused by free radicals such as the sun, pollution and smoke
- Shea butter contains compounds like tripetene alchohols which are known to reduce inflammation
- Shea butter also contains cinnamic acid esters which have some capacity to absorb UV radiation and provide sun protection
- Shea Butter contains lupeol which minimizes againg by inhibiting enzymes that degrade skin proteins.
