Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion, 13 oz

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You can use shea butter alone as a body and face moisturizer, or you can mix it with a carrier oil to make a whipped body butter recipe or lotion (like this recipe). Give your hair a healthy shine, eliminate frizz, and soothe flyaways with shea butter. 5. For Softer Hands A study by the American Journal of Life Sciences found shea butter is anti-aging and anti-inflammatory. Anything that naturally anti-aging is amazing! It’s a no-brainer why everyone wants shea butter in their skincare products!

Add more oil for a softer lotion. Experiment with 1/2 tablespoon more at a time. If you add too much oil, it will be greasier. Kao J-H, et al. (2016). Shea nut oil triterpeneconcentrate attenuates knee osteoarthritis development in rats: Evidence fromknee joint histology. DOI: It’s essential for people with eczema to keep their skin moist and protected,” says Dr. Vij. “Shea butter can be a good option for many folks.” 5. Provides sun protection

Body lotion has a higher water content than body butter. It is an oil-in-water emulsion, meaning manufacturers distribute oil into the water. This method makes body lotions lighter than body butter, which makes them easier to apply. According to a 2018 article, shea butter contains components that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, such as triterpenes.

Basically, this moisturizer consists of a small amount of natural ingredients with large amounts of water, emulsifiers, penetration enhancers, and preservatives. No bueno. To get away from all of this, you can buy better quality, truly clean products, or you can make your own. Clean out as much lotion from the bowl and beaters as you can with a spatula. I then use my finger to scrape as much as I can into a container. I rub a bunch on my body in the kitchen and on my kids if they happen to walk by. I'm usually well moisturized after a lotion making session. I use up the rest of the scraped out lotion over the next few days. It's amazing how much lotion you can get off the beaters. Don't waste it. A keloid is a type of raised and enlarged area of scarring. There is evidence to suggest that using shea butter may help prevent the formation of keloids.Pumpable lotion prevents contamination since you don't dip your fingers in the lotion. Water is added to make lotion pumpable. Which means more preservatives to keep it fresh. Plus you’re paying for a watered down product. Good thing its easy to use since you'll have to apply it over and over again to get the desired moisturizing effect. Some of my favorite premixed essential oil blends from Plant Therapy are Soft Skin and Bouquet. Soft Skin is full of oils that help to soften and renew skin, with wonderful anti-aging properties. Bouquet is a gorgeous floral scent. There are lots more beautiful blends, too.