Shea Butter: 8 Benefits For Your Skin And Hair

You’ve likely heard of shea butter, but we’re willing to bet it probably has more benefits than you might realize. This miracle ingredient has been used in Africa for centuries as a salve, cooking oil, and waterproofing wax.

But today, we’re going to focus on the amazing benefits shea butter has for your skin and hair.

We use shea butter in countless Babo Botanicals products, and for good reason! It’s naturally derived, 100% organic, and world-renowned for its healing properties and varied uses. For something so pure and simple, it comes in handy for a ton of different ailments.

Before we dive into the incredible benefits of shea butter, let’s discover what it is and where it comes from.

What Is Shea Butter?

Derived from the seeds of the African shea tree, shea butter is widely used in cosmetics and lotions thanks to its moisturizing and nutrient-rich qualities.

The shea tree grows in 21 countries across the African continent, including Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, and Kenya. The harsh, dry conditions of these locations created the need for a protective, repairing moisturizer, and shea butter is the perfect solution!

The product is made by drying and roasting shea nuts before extracting the magical fats and churning them to create a buttery substance, which we know today as shea butter.

We only include certified organic shea butter in our products, so you can rest assured you’re using pure, high-quality ingredients in your skin and hair care routine when you choose Babo Botanicals!

8 Amazing Benefits Of Shea Butter

Moisturizes And Repairs

Arguably, the most well-known benefit of shea butter is its moisturizing and repairing properties. It’s fast-absorbing, non-greasy, and won’t leave a sticky residue as other moisturizers can.

Packed full of nutrients, including vitamins A and E, shea butter has a variety of uses for the skin.

From repairing dry, cracked hands to reversing moisture loss and even reducing the appearance of stretch marks and scars, this versatile ingredient can be applied from head to toe!

To give your skin a well-deserved drink, our Miracle Moisturizing Face Cream is just the ticket. Smoothing shea butter, soothing colloidal oatmeal, and organic calendula create a divine blend of moisturizing goodness for dry skin!

Perfect for application on both the face and body, this multi-use cream requires just a small amount massaged in for you to reap the benefits of its hydrating properties and improve the look and feel of your skin.

Gentle On Sensitive Skin

If you’ve got sensitive skin, there’s no doubt you’ve tried plenty of products that promised to soothe, only to experience itchiness, soreness, or even a rash as a result of harsh ingredients.

Shea butter is gentle on all skin types. With a low melting point, it effortlessly blends into the skin, leaving you with a smooth, moisturized feeling without clogging pores.

At Babo Botanicals, we use only naturally sourced ingredients without any additives to ensure your sensitive skin is cared for. Our products are rigorously tested to guarantee safety for your entire family’s skin, from adults down to newborns.

And because sensitive and dry skin is common in babies, we’ve developed a range of products specifically for delicate newborn skin. In fact, baby products are where Babo Botanicals got started!

If your baby is struggling with dry, sensitive skin, try our Sensitive Baby All Natural Healing Ointment to soothe and repair irritation all over, from the lips to the diaper area.

Aids In Sun Protection

While shea butter shouldn’t replace your sunscreen, it can offer some protection against harmful UV rays.

Its natural protective qualities make shea butter a fantastic addition to sun protection products, like our Swim & Sport Mineral Sunscreen Balm SPF50. Working together with shea butter, this gentle sunscreen also contains avocado and jojoba oils to lock in moisture.

Our Nutri-Soothe™ Complex of vitamins specially formulated for children and adults with extra sensitive skin is sure to keep your skin hydrated and protected!

Shea butter can also help to relieve the after-effects of sunburn. The healing properties of shea butter make it the perfect choice for a natural after-sun moisturizer to soothe skin and reduce inflammation caused by the sun’s harmful rays. 

Smooths And Tames Unruly Hair

With the calming, smoothing effects shea butter has on skin, it’s no surprise that it can also offer incredible benefits for your hair.

Knots, tangles, and frizz become a thing of the past when you add shea butter into your hair care routine. If you’re a total shea butter newbie, don’t fret. Our Smoothing Berry & Primrose Shampoo & Wash is a great place to start!

Perfect for children and adults, this product is free of any nasty ingredients and is packed full of antioxidants to promote hair health. Not to mention, it smells incredible!

In addition to smoothing, taming, and detangling your locks, shea butter is also great for promoting optimum scalp health. The soothing properties of shea butter work wonders for itchy, dry scalps in adults and babies alike.

The natural anti-inflammatory properties of shea butter can also help to promote hair follicle growth, which is essential for strong, healthy hair. Who doesn’t want that?

Reduces Skin Inflammation

Skin inflammation conditions, including eczema and rosacea, are easily irritated by artificial ingredients commonly found in many skincare products.

Fortunately, shea butter can provide exceptional results in preventing or reducing the effects of eczema and other skin conditions!

Rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants, shea butter is well-documented to bring relief to those suffering from skin inflammation. Moisturizing your skin daily with a shea butter-based product has been proven to relieve eczema symptoms by reducing dryness and irritation.

When selecting moisturizing products to minimize the effects of eczema and other skin conditions, be sure to opt for natural ingredients from organic sources to avoid further irritation.

Soothing products including bubble baths, body wash, and other shea butter-based topical options are perfect choices for those seeking to improve skin inflammation.

Relieves Itchiness And Irritation

Did you know you can find quick relief from the itchiness and irritation that comes with ailments such as bug bites and poison ivy by using a simple ingredient? You guessed it — shea butter!

We all know how irritating bites, scratches, stings, and rashes can be. It can feel impossible to find relief, particularly when trying to sleep at night.

Choosing a moisturizer with shea butter as an active ingredient can help keep this discomfort at bay. The soothing, anti-inflammatory properties of shea butter are incredibly effective in relieving skin irritation.

Contains Incredible Anti-Aging Properties

If you’ve been searching for a natural ingredient that can reduce the signs of aging while it moisturizes, shea butter is set to become your new best friend!

In addition to creating soft, supple skin, shea butter also promotes collagen production, smooths wrinkles, and restores moisture in areas prone to dryness, such as under your eyes.

Shea butter can also aid in reducing the appearance of fine lines, blemishes, and other skin imperfections. The abundance of vitamins found in shea butter work together to improve the texture of your skin, resulting in a smooth, youthful-looking appearance.

Remember, it’s not only your face that can benefit from the anti-aging properties of shea butter. The skin on your body — including your arms, legs, and stomach — will all thank you for adding a little extra moisture to your skincare routine!

Shea Butter For The Win!

It’s clear that shea butter truly is a miracle product with many different uses! If you’re completely new to shea butter, our range of hair care, skin care, lip care, and sun protection products are the perfect place to start.

For the little ones, try our Sensitive Baby All Natural Healing Ointment. For yourself, give our Moisturizing Oat & Calendula Body Lotion a try. And for sun protection for the whole family, our Super Shield Sport Stick Sunscreen SPF 50 is the perfect addition to your skincare routine.

To explore our full range of shea butter-based products, visit BaboBotanicals.com today!