SHEA BUTTER

SHEA BUTTER

CAS NUMBER : 91080-23-8

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Shea butter, the most natural moisturizer known, is obtained by cold pressing. Like coconut oil, it is used both for food and for the skin. However, shea butter is more effective than coconut oil. Although the uses of coconut oil are limited, shea butter can be used in any way.

This oil, which has many benefits, actually exists in many areas of our lives. Although we may not be aware of it, it is in cosmetic products, even in some chocolates.

The taste of shea butter, which is used in all areas in the country where it is grown, is very good. For this reason, it is common to come across many desserts and foods.

The benefits of shea butter

It has anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties.

It is used as a healing, layer forming aid and germ breaker in the treatment of burns.

It protects the skin from external radicals and forms a layer.

It supports the lower layer of the skin.

It is a natural hair moisturizer and conditioner. It protects, brightens, nourishes and causes hair growth.

Contains A, E and the unknown vitamin F (omega-6 rich acid and fatty vitamins).

It is a natural medicine supplement for eczema.

It relieves sunburn.

It regains the elasticity of the skin.

It removes darkening and lightens the skin.

It prevents and passes irritation.

It relieves joint pain.

It is a natural moisturizer.

Shea butter is an oil with thousands of years of history. This oil, which creates miracles on the skin, is now included in various cosmetic products. Shea butter, a favorite of old times, has become one of the indispensable women for skin care today without losing its effect. Everything you wonder about shea butter and what are its benefits is with you in the detail of our news.

WHAT IS SHEA OIL?

 Shea butter, English name shea butter, is an off-white, ivory-colored, buttery-like cream obtained by crushing the hazelnuts of the shea tree grown in Africa. Shea tree is a tropical tree. It ranges in length from 12.5 meters to 25 meters and gives fruit in size close to walnut. It takes 15-20 years for the tree to bear fruit. This tree has an average life span of 200 years, but the most productive years are between 25 and 30 years old. Usually, it grows spontaneously. The fruits of the tree ripen between 4 and 6 months. One shea tree produces about 45 kilograms of fruit a year. Especially in Burkina Faso and Ghana countries, the Shea fruit, which is collected and processed by women and children, is ground and turned into a fine paste after the fruits are harvested and dried. It then becomes shea butter.

It has a triglyceride structure that comes from Shea butter, searic acid and oleic acid. It is used as a moisturizer, ointment and lotion in cosmetics. It is also used in cooking in Africa. In the chocolate industry, there are those who use it as a substitute for cocoa butter by mixing it with other oils, even if it does not keep the flavor.

Shea butter resembles pure coconut in terms of its fragrance. It maintains its solid state in cold and cool environments. Its solid nature does not prevent it from being applied to the skin because it is easily applied and melts at body temperature. Shea butter, quickly absorbed by the skin, is soft. It provides the skin with an elastic appearance and acts as a protective layer for the skin. Since it is a good moisturizer, it can be used both pure and mixed with other oils to obtain personal care creams. Helping to protect the moisture and water balance of the skin, shea butter is a natural protective feature against the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Its SPF value is between 3 and 6. Shea butter, which is also a very good lip moisturizer, is an ideal oil for hair care. It prevents the hair from breaking and prevents it from falling apart.

It is an oil suitable for sensitive and dry skin. In this sense, we can say that it is also suitable for babies' sensitive skin. If it is applied under the baby later, it prevents the diaper from causing rash by removing the moisture and wetness from the body and relieves the baby's skin. If there is an existing rash, it will also pass. Organic, additive-free oils should be used as much as possible for the baby.

The acid values ​​of shea butter are as follows:

Palmitic acid: 4.0 percent

Stearic acid: 41.5 percent

Oleic acid: 46.4 percent

Linoleic acid: 6.6 percent

Arachidic acid: 1.5 percent

The word Shea comes from the word "si" used in Mali's Bambara language. This word is used as the name of the tree. In Senegal, the same word is known as "karite". The use of shea tree and shea butter dates back to Ancient Egypt's Cleopatra period. Shea butter is the livelihood of many African women and is also referred to by Africans as the altar tree and the tree of life. Especially for Burkina Faso, shea butter is one of the country's biggest livelihoods.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SHEA OIL?

It is rich in vitamins A, D, E and F.

It is an antioxidant.

It is a good moisturizer for both face and body. It can be used alone or mixed with other oils to obtain special care creams.

Thanks to its A and E vitamins, it reduces the effects of aging and helps to cope with wrinkles.

It removes under-eye bags.

It increases the collagen production of the skin.

It softens dry skin and helps the skin to have a smooth appearance.

It helps the skin to have an elastic appearance and maintain this appearance.

It is like a protective layer for the skin.

It helps to remove blemishes on the skin.

It reduces the effects of ailments such as eczema, acne, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.

It removes skin itching caused by dry skin.

Gives irritation.

It protects the skin against both heat and cold. While it provides protection against the harmful rays of the sun, it also increases the endurance against wind and cold weather. It is a good remedy for cold-frozen face.

It acts as a barrier against the bad effects of polluted air on the skin.

It is a good lip moisturizer and gloss. Quickly heals chapped lips.

It helps to remove the stretch marks that occur after pregnancy and weight loss.

It is a good softener for feet and heels. It passes the cracks in the feet. For faster action, feet can be rubbed with lavender oil before shea butter.

It is a good moisturizer and softener after shaving.

It has a healing effect on skin wounds.

It is good for skin rash.

It helps to reduce swelling due to bumping or hurting.

It can be used as a peeling.

It helps to heal scars and burns.

It helps to cure fly and insect bites.

It nourishes the nails and nail skin and prevents it from drying.

It helps to cure calluses.

It helps to overcome the effects of plants that cause skin allergies such as poison ivy and poison sumac.

It soothes babies' skin, prevents rash, and removes existing rash.

It moisturizes and strengthens the hair follicles without clogging the hair pores.

It prevents hair breakage.

It prevents hair from falling apart.

Repairs and softens heavily processed hair.

It helps hair look vibrant and shiny.

It helps to grow hair.

It is a good massage oil.

It is good for muscle fatigue.

It helps to eliminate joint pain.

It provides a relaxing effect if used before and after a strenuous exercise.

It opens nasal congestion. According to a study by the British Journal of Clinical British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, it is more effective than conventional nasal drops.

It takes care of instruments made of leather such as drums and def.

HOW TO USE SHEA OIL?

Shea butter is mainly used in the cosmetics industry. Shea butter, which is mostly preferred in products related to skin and hair such as lip gloss, moisturizing cream, emulsion and hair care products, is also a soap material.

It is used as a cooking oil in Benin and some other African countries. Shea butter, which is also used in wax, candle making and medicine production in the same region, is an oil that provides the durability of traditional African instruments made of wood. Shea butter, which can also be added to broth content, is also used in assortment paper products such as toilet paper in the UK and some other countries. The most effective form of shea butter is its natural form with no added preservatives, fragrances or other ingredients. Perfumed paraffins, post-added chemicals, shelf extenders, and the like reduce the healing properties and overall effectiveness of shea butter. However, today it is not easy to find the natural form of shea butter. Shea butter can be applied to the face and body as a daily cream. At the same time, it is a good and practical massage oil as it does not flow or smear around.

HOW TO CARE FOR HAIR WITH SHEA OIL?

Shea butter can be used alone for hair or mixed with olive oil to prepare a tonic. It will be more beneficial if applied to slightly wet or damp hair by massaging for 2-3 minutes. Shea butter can also be used before entering the pool or the sea. In this way, it protects the hair from the bad effects of salty seawater and chlorine.

Nourishing and growing hair care:

Mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/2 tablespoon of shea butter and 1 tablespoon of dry sage.

10 tablespoons of mineral water is added to the mixture.

After all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, it is applied to the scalp.

The mixture is absorbed into the hair by massaging it gently for 2-3 minutes.

After half an hour, the hair is washed with shampoo and rinsed with plenty of water.

This cure nourishes the hair from the roots to the ends and helps it grow.

Strengthening hair care:

Mix 1 tablespoon shea butter, 1 tablespoon jojoba oil, 1 tablespoon almond oil and a few drops of essential peppermint oil and shake.

Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture and mix well.

The mixture is applied to all the hair in a thin line.

After waiting for two hours, the hair is washed with shampoo and rinsed with plenty of water.

This cure strengthens the hair from the bottom to the end, gives moisture, gives hair elasticity and provides resistance to breakage.

It can be applied once a week.

HOW TO EXTRACT SHEA OIL?

The traditional extraction of Shea butter takes place in the following steps:

Separation: The outer pulp of the fruit is removed. Hazelnut, which is the source of shea butter, is separated from its outer shell when dry. This separation activity is usually done by women and their children, it is like a social activity. Shells are broken out with small stones.

Crushing: To turn shea nuts into oil, you must first crush them. This work is traditionally done in pestles.

Roasting: Crushed hazelnuts are roasted in large pans over the fire. The pan should be stirred continuously with wooden spoons to prevent the oil from burning. Fat is very heavy, this roasting process in the sun is a very difficult task. Shea butter gets a slightly smoky odor due to the fumes released during this process.

Grinding: Roasted shea hazelnuts are grinded by adding water gradually on them and becomes softer. There are also machines that do this process, but this very difficult grinding job is traditionally done by hand.

Separating the oil: Shea hazelnuts, which take the form of a good dough, are kneaded in large bowls by hand. It is added to the mixture gradually and the oil is separated from the dough. The oil is separated in a creamy form, the excess water is squeezed out. The fat pieces are then melted in large pots over low heat. Thanks to the low fire, the remaining water will evaporate.

Stacking and styling: Shea butter turns into creamy and golden yellow at this stage. It is taken from the pans with large ladles and transferred to cool places for hardening. Afterwards, it is made suitable for use by giving the desired shape.

These stages we have described are the recipe for African women. This oil, which is difficult to mass production, can be produced a little faster by using machines at certain stages. Companies also benefit from chemical methods such as hexane and clay filters. Shea butter is the oil extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It is solid at normal temperatures and is off-white or ivory in color. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from this region.

Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids makes it a great product to soften, soothe and moisturize your skin with its easy-to-spread consistency. You all know I am a fan of using olive oil on skin and hair. But another star in these uses and homemade masks is natural moisturizing shea butter. This luxurious ingredient is very firm and tough at room temperature but has a buttery consistency that is ideal for use as a natural eye cream, lip balm or body oil. Many studies have found that shea butter penetration into the skin is particularly good and contains 60 percent fat. Because of this high oil feature, shea butter is a good emollient.

What is shea butter?

Shea butter is grown in many countries in Africa such as Gambia, Sudan and Burkina Faso. Shea butter is obtained from the seeds of the shea (or karite) tree. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and catechins, as well as beneficial fatty acids like stereic, oleic and linoleic acids. Available in both refined and unrefined forms of shea butter. Shea butter has many benefits for both your skin and your hair.

1.As a moisturizer

Shea butter helps moisturize even the most chapped, dry skin. After shea butter is applied to the skin, it creates an oil-like texture on the skin and is easily absorbed by the skin. Shea butter can be used as a moisturizer throughout the year. In colder climates, it helps to restore moisture to the skin when the skin can become dry and flaky during the winter. It is also an excellent product to use during the summer months after a day of sun exposure to moisturize and calm your skin.

2.To soothe chapped lips

Shea butter helps to remove cracks on lips, especially in winter. Apply some shea butter morning and evening to keep lips soft and smooth.

3.Fight against dandruff and scalp irritation

Shea butter, especially if you have an ongoing problem of dry scalp; It has soothing properties that can help calm your skin. Apply a small amount of shea butter to your scalp by massaging in circular motions.

4. To soften your hands

Shea butter is common in hand creams because it makes dry skin and smooth. Brown sugar with a small amount of shea butter; Mix it with a few drops of lemon juice.

Rub your hands to exfoliate dead skin cells. Wash the mixture with soap and water and then apply more shea butter on your hands and massage into your skin.