Shea butter has been used for centuries in Africa to enhance women's skin and hair . Today, it is a key ingredient in many cosmetic products due to its beneficial effects on the skin.
What is shea butter?
Shea butter is a true treasure of nature. The shea tree, meaning “butter tree”, is an African tree that can reach up to 12 meters in height.
It produces several kilos of fruit, which resemble shiny nuts. Once harvested, they are boiled and then dried to extract the kernels.
These are the seeds that will be transformed into a paste and then into shea butter . There are several methods today for obtaining shea butter:
- The traditional method , which involves roasting, grinding and crushing the almonds, then boiling the paste to extract the butter,
- The cold-pressing method : the almonds are not boiled, but only crushed and pressed. The shea butter obtained in this way is richer in active ingredients.
- The solvent method : this technique is used for non-organic shea butter. At Théobroma, we reject this method because it does not comply with our quality charter.
The benefits of shea butter on the skin
If some of our exceptional skincare products contain shea butter, it is because of its exceptional properties .
1. Deep hydration and nutrition
Shea butter is rich in vitamins A, D, E and F and provides intense hydration to all skin types .
In addition, it softens, nourishes and protects the skin and strengthens the skin barrier by preserving the hydrolipidic film.
2. Improvement of skin appearance
Shea butter has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe skin suffering from eczema, psoriasis, or various irritations.
It repairs the skin and helps it heal better thanks to its high resin ester content. Therefore, you can apply it to recent scars or skin damaged by external aggressors.
3. Combating premature skin aging
Shea butter contains vitamin F and fatty acids that preserve skin elasticity and promote cell renewal .
It therefore fights against premature skin aging and helps to limit dehydration lines.
4. Protection against UV rays
Although it does not replace a protective screen, shea butter can help protect the skin from the sun's harmful rays .
Indeed, it absorbs some of the UV rays thanks to its terpene alcohols and latex content. This limits the risk of sun allergies, sunburn, or the appearance of brown spots.
5. The benefits for the body
When applied to the body, shea butter has benefits that are particularly appreciated by women. In fact, it helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks .
Applied during pregnancy, or simply on a daily basis, it provides skin elasticity and the necessary hydration to accommodate any weight gain or loss. You can apply it to the entire body, including the breasts.
Finally, by applying organic shea butter as an aftershave, you can reduce the feeling of inflammation and irritation. Your skin will be nourished and soothed, and will benefit from the healing properties of this natural treasure to relieve any minor cuts.
The Balm of the Gods: our universal treatment with organic shea butter
Our universal treatment , winner of the Cosmébio prize, contains many treasures of nature that work together to preserve the beauty of your skin.
It is rich in organic shea butter , which protects, softens, and nourishes the skin. It acts as a true remedy to intensely nourish the skin, restore the skin barrier, and soothe irritations. We have chosen to use cold-pressed shea butter, rich in active ingredients and harvested sustainably. All our ingredients are carefully selected.
Our balm also contains organic cocoa butter, which nourishes, protects, and softens the skin. The synergy of these two exceptional ingredients gives this product outstanding benefits.
You can apply the Balm of the Gods locally to the parts of your body that need it. Opt for this exceptional treatment , rated 100/100 on Yuka, certified organic by ECOCERT and dermatologically tested on sensitive skin, and enjoy an unforgettable sensory and olfactory experience.
