Shea Butter
Shea Butter is known as an ivory butter, extracted from the seeds of the African Shea tree known as Vetelleria pradoxa. It is a complex, non-alkaline complex fatty compound consisting of three essential acids: oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid , As well as two secondary acids: palmallic and archedic, all of which accelerate the absorption of butter and body temperature.
The butter is extracted from the fruits of the shea tree, which is harvested to extract the seeds from them, where it is dried, and then crushed until it turns into paste, and then this paste is taken and roasted in a large amount on a stove of burning wood with continuous stirring so as not to burn butter, The next step is to add a quantity of water to this paste, which will help separate the shea seeds from the putty, which is transferred to another pot to form and can be packaged.
It is worth mentioning that the history of the use of Shea butter dates back to ancient times, where it is said that the Pharaonic Queen Cleopatra was carrying large amounts of Shea butter, used for cosmetic purposes; such as skin care or hair from the influence of sunlight, The coffins of kings Pharaohs.
Shea butter for the body
Based on all studies and tests related to Shea butter, it is found that it does not cause any damage or side effects on the health and the human body, especially if raw and unprocessed, and there may be very limited damage if used by pregnant women.
Shea butter damage to the holder
The only shea butter is pregnant women if they use the plant type, because it contains a percentage of vitamin A, which has been shown to lead to fetal abnormalities, whether congenital or mental, especially in the first three months, and it delays the The growth of the fetus in the uterus, and may lead to premature birth, other than that, there is no other harm that will affect the pregnant woman.
Benefits of Shea butter
There are many benefits we get from using Shea Butter:
- Treatment of wounds and ulcers resulting from fungal infection or insect bites.
- Treat skin rash and burns, and reduce redness associated with them.
- Works to soften the skin and get rid of dead crusts or cells.
- Works to relax and relax muscles.
- Maintains the health and freshness of the skin, because it contains many antioxidants, which will protect the skin from damage caused by sunlight or various environmental conditions, apart from its ability to treat skin infections and tumors.
- Treatment of the effects of enlargement that appear on all areas of the body, specifically the abdominal area after birth.
- Manufacture of cosmetics, especially moisturizing creams and lip moisturizers.
- It stimulates the production of collagen, which will reduce signs of aging and restores skin elasticity.
- It is used in the manufacture of hair care products, whether medical, therapeutic or cosmetic, where shea butter works to remove dandruff, as well as to soften the hair and protect it from environmental factors in the summer and winter.
- Shea butter is not only a cosmetic or therapeutic product, it is worth noting that shea butter is edible and enters the confectionery industry, such as chocolate.