Understanding Natural Ingredients in Skin Care - Organic Unrefined Shea Butter

Organic Unrefined Shea Butter is something really special.  It originates from the Karite Nut tree, also called the Mangifolia tree, which grows in semi-arid deserts of West and Central Africa. The women of West Africa  have been making this precious butter by hand for centuries which they have used in hair and skincare.

Because of its softening, anti-drying and protective effects, shea butter is a choice ingredient in soap, shampoos, lip balms, sun care products, hand creams, body massage products and anti-wrinkle creams.
  

Healing Qualities

Shea butter is one of nature’s greatest moisturizers and has a vast number of proven healing properties. The high level of vegetable fats found in shea butter contribute to its ability to heal burns and wounds and to promote cell regeneration and capillary circulation. It is commonly used in the treatment of eczema, rashes and severely dry skin. This all-natural product also contains cinnamic acid, which provides natural protection against the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. The daily use of shea butter on the body and face reduces sun exposure, which can delay the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  It also acts as a natural barrier against the elements of cigarette smoke, and harmful chemical pollutants and smog in the atmosphere.

Ethical Supplies

While western women discover the endless beautifying qualities of shea butter, the native peoples of Ghana,  and elsewhere who make this product by hand, also benefit. Unrefined shea butter is a valuable natural resource for Africa.   Each year approximately 100,000 tons of shea butter and shea oil are exported from these African nations. By purchasing shea butter products, we are able to dramatically change the lives of entire rural communities in Africa with better housing, medical care, food and fresh water. Most importantly, this extra income allows African women to give their children, particularly their daughters, the chance to go to school.

Mil All Natural Balms purchases its Organic Unrefined Shea Butter from sources which insure that local communities and women's co-ops are supported, something that is very important to us!.   




How Mil All Natural Balms use Organic Unrefined Shea Butter

We love Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, it smells wonderful, and it is powerful and gentle all in one.  Many of our products contain it, here are two examples:
Béalghrá Organic Shea and Cocoa Butter Lip Balm which is creamy with a hint of chocolate.  We love this product and it is used by men and women. It deeply nurtures the lips and offers some natural sun protection.  

Another product that include Unrefined Organic Shea include Mil's Cos Chaomh, All Natural Foot Balm.  The Shea Butter plays a major part in softening yet strengthening the skin.  This products also contains golden yellow beeswax and essential oils of peppermint Eucalyptus and Tea Tree so it smells fresh as well as having healing soothing a nourishing dry and cracked skin.

 

There are many other Mil All Natural Products that use wonderful Organic Unrefined Shea Butter. Why not visit us on our website

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The Mil Team
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