*Review item c/o Key West
Butters, butters everywhere! Natural fruit and nut butters are all the rage when it comes to nontoxic skin care. From cocoa butter to avocado oils, these natural fats are top choices for nourishing and moisturizing skin and hair.
One such popular ingredient for natural beauty products is shea butter. Shea butter is a creamy, white fat from the nuts of the African Shea Tree. It is used in cosmetics, lotions, and moisturizers since the fatty acids are easily absorbed. Shea butter is even used in soaps for moisturizing properties, although only in small amounts since it cannot sapponify.
Making your own body products with shea butter is fairly simple. When choosing a shea butter source for your beauty regimen, make sure to pick a quality butter like Organic Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter by Key West Health & Beauty.
Shea Butter by Key West Health & Beauty is:
-Certified USDA organic
-Sourced from a local women’s co-op in Ghana to ensure fair wages & ethical treatment
-Sold in a BPA free and FDA approved container
-100% natural with no added dyes or synthetic ingredients
-Available in a large, 14 oz container for a fair price
Like coconut oil, shea butter has some mild sunscreen capabilities, and anti-inflammatory properties, so it can be used in medical emollients. While shea butter is great in natural beauty products, did you know it can be used in homemade diaper rash creams? And it is cloth diaper safe!
Just mix one part coconut oil to two parts shea butter and add a couple drops of lavender or tea tree essential oils. You have a soothing diaper rash cream and barrier balm for sensitive skin. Plus, it rinses out in a hot wash and won’t cause repelling in your cloth diapers. Nifty!
Always choose a shea butter that is pure and unrefined to enjoy the health benefits and achieve the best results.
That looks yummy enough to eat. LOL