Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion, 13 oz

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Pumpable lotion prevents contamination since you don't dip your fingers in the lotion. Water is added to make lotion pumpable. Which means more preservatives to keep it fresh. Plus you’re paying for a watered down product. Good thing its easy to use since you'll have to apply it over and over again to get the desired moisturizing effect. Shea butter is found in many skin care products and is known as the “superfood for the skin.” It is very unlikely to cause skin irritation and can be the best ingredient for someone with sensitive skin or rash-prone skin. If your hair is naturally curly or porous, consider using shea butter as a conditioner. Make sure your hair has absorbed most of the shea butter before rinsing and styling as usual. You can also use a small amount of shea butter as a leave-in conditioner. Put the whipped lotion in your pastry bag, and attach your favorite tip. Pipe the lotion into your container. Shea butter is often the most expensive ingredient used in store bought lotion. It makes sense why they add it in small amounts. Manufacturers can legally say a skincare product contains shea butter, even if it contains a minuscule amount. The shea butter is still in there.

Veraldi S, et al. (2009). Treatment of pruritusin mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis with a topical non-steroidal agent[Abstract]. You can get fancy and mix things up. I like to give shea butter lotion as a gift. Piping the lotion takes the presentation up a notch. I could go on and on telling you shea butter is amazing. How well it moisturizes my skin when regular lotion falls short. How it absorbs into my skin leaving only soft skin behind…. n o greasy feeling.Catteau L, et al. (2017). Synergy betweenursolic and oleanolic acids from Vitellariaparadoxa leaf extract and β-Lactams against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: In vitro and invivo activity and underlying mechanisms. DOI: Megnanou RM, et al. (2015). Improving theoptimized shea butter quality: A great potential of utilization for commonconsumers and industrials. DOI: You can repurpose old baby food jars to give shea butter lotion as gifts. I spray paint the lids with a silver metallic paint. They are the perfect size for gifts and free is always a win! Make Some Lotion Lotion is so easy to make and much healthier for your skin. This homemade shea butter lotion recipe is non-greasy, cost-efficient, and extremely moisturizing for dry skin. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up this simple shea butter lotion in no time. Once you melt the shea butter, let the mixture cool. It may take a few hours at room temperature. If you put it in the fridge to cool, set a timer. Or you'll wait too long and have to melt the shea butter all over again. I should know, I've done it a few times!

It’s love at first sight with this DIY shea butter lotion recipe. Shea butter effortlessly soothes dry skin without the greasy feeling. I get almost instant relief for my dry, irritated skin – all without the unknown ingredients in store-bought lotion. Once the mixture is opaque and the consistency of thin pudding it's time to whip. This is when I add my essential oils. The lotion should take less than 5 minutes to whip up. If you feel like you're getting nowhere, let it cool a little longer.

Hon KL, et al. (2015). Patient acceptability,efficacy, and skin biophysiology of a cream and cleanser containing lipidcomplex with shea butter extract versus a ceramide product for eczema. DOI: You’d have to take my word for it and you don’t know me. So let’s review a few studies on the benefits of shea butter. A little confirmation that I’m not blowing smoke is always good, right? Add less oil for a harder lotion. In the summer I choose to make my DIY shea butter lotion with only shea butter. With the winter cold, I need the 2nd liquid oil to make it soft enough to use.

A study by the American Journal of Life Sciences found shea butter is anti-aging and anti-inflammatory. Anything that naturally anti-aging is amazing! It’s a no-brainer why everyone wants shea butter in their skincare products! Akhisa T, et al. (2010). Anti-inflammatory andchemopreventive effects of triterpene cinnamates and acetates from shea fat[Abstract]. If you are new here, you may be wondering why it is important to worry about what we put on our skin or if it even matters? The skin is the largest organ in the body and absorbs everything that is put on it. In fact, what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body.Shea butter has anti-inflammatory properties making it great for acne and reducing redness on the face. It can also help with anti-aging by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and crows feet. HOMEMADE SHEA BUTTER LOTION WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Micali G, et al. (2018). Evidence-basedtreatment of atopic dermatitis with topical moisturizers [Abstract]. DOI: Ud‐Din S, et al.(2016). Topical management of striae distensae (stretch marks): Prevention andtherapy of striae rubrae and albae. DOI:

A study done by the Journal of Oleo Science found shea butter is anti-inflammatory. That’s great news if you have any chronic skin conditions or dry skin. Their study even discovered the fats in shea butter help inhibit the growth of tumors – wow! I didn’t even know that. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Kao J-H, et al. (2016). Shea nut oil triterpeneconcentrate attenuates knee osteoarthritis development in rats: Evidence fromknee joint histology. DOI:Shea butter lotion has so many great benefits for the skin and will only cost a few cents per each use. Making your own organic skincare is definitely the most cost-efficient option. And of course, you will know it is made with the purest ingredients that will leave your skin soft and smooth. It is best to store any DIY product with essential oil in a glass container. I am using a wide-mouth mason jar.