Published 15:56 IST, October 22nd 2019

Shea Butter: List of skincare benefits that come with regular use

Shea Butter has garnered a lot of popularity in the world of skincare lately. Take a look at the skincare benefits one can enjoy by using Shea Butter regularly.

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Shea butter has gained a lot of popularity in recent times for its exceptional properties relating to skincare benefits. But do you kw where shea butter originated from? Shea butter is an ivory-coloured fat extracted from nut of an African tree, kwn as Shea tree. Take a look at some of most prominent skincare advants of using shea butter.

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Excellent Moisturiser

Shea butter can be used in several ways it could be in form of a lotion, cream, or its original thick texture. Its creamy texture makes it an excellent moisturiser for your skin. It t only prevents dry skin but also helps in making your skin soft and supple. You can use shea butter on your face as well, it’s organic nature won’t harm your facial skin in any manner.

Fights Blemishes

Unrefined shea butter is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E, which helps in fighting blemishes. Visible blemishes are discoloured circular dark spots which occur on  facial skin. se marks tend to be stubborn so getting rid of m can be a task. However, by using shea butter one can fight blemishes without much investment.

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Provides relief to active acne

Shea butter can help in aiding problem of acne, which is a menace in itself. Shea Butter is a great healing nt which is rich in fatty acids like lileic, oleic, and palmitic acids. se acids help in preventing acne scars in a shorter period as compared to or acne treatments.

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Prevents stretch marks

Stretch marks are a common problem attached to weight gain, eir during pregnancy or orwise. Application of shea butter on affected area can visibly reduce intensity of stretch marks ticeably. key here is to apply shea butter regularly without any longs intervals.

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Averts Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a very common inflammatory disease which results in excessive itching, red rashes, and patchy spots. It often found on elbows, knees, and scalp area. Direct application of shea butter on  affected area, can help in diminishing severity of psoriasis. As shea butter is a great moisturiser which helps in healing inflammatory disease to a great extent.

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18:25 IST, October 22nd 2019