Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
AKA: Shea Butter
Category: Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant
Known For: Hydration, Anti-aging
High In:
Fatty acids
oleic
stearic
linoleic
palmitic
Vitamins A & E
Botanic Name: Butyrospermum parkii
Scent: Very mild nutty scent
Natural Origin: creamy fat found in nuts growing on shea trees in African countries
WHY WE LOVE IT
Shea butter is known to contribute to skin elasticity.
Rich in cinnamon acid, it also protects the skin from UV rays.
The high fatty acid content helps to protect the skin from external factors by producing a light film to hold moisture in.
Fun fact: One study found that shea butter was better at reducing eczema symptoms than petroleum products, which doctors often recommend.
