There’s nothing more frustrating than finding out you’ve made a purchase thinking it was one thing, and then finding out that it’s actually not all you were told it was cracked up to be. It can get tiring when you feel like you always have to double and even triple check the quality and source of the product you’re buying, but unfortunately that’s the world we live in these days. Aside from finding a brand and product that you really like and feel you get the results you were looking for, there are a few simple things you can do to ensure that the Shea butter you’re buying is in fact raw. One of the things to look out for...
For many people cellulite is one of the hardest skin complaints to deal with. They feel like they’re at a dead end and that they’ll never be able to have smooth thighs and hips again. They stay away from shorts and swim suits, the sun and fun for fear others will see and they’ll feel embarrassed. That’s no way to live! While we can’t promise a cure and different people find different things that work for them, it can help to know the different causes of cellulite. Where does it come from? Why do people get it? And what are some of the things that can potentially help? One of the reasons for cellulite is lack of collagen protein integrity...
You’ve probably seen it on many different product labels: “organic”. For many people this is actually something they specifically look for when buying things to put in and on their bodies. For them it means greater product purity, quality and efficacy, and that includes when buying their Shea butter. But what about wild, or wild crafted products? Is organic Shea butter that different from wild crafted? What are the main differences, and is one better than the other? In the world of Shea butter skincare, there are a few different factors/qualities that everyone looks for when making their buying and sourcing decisions. And every single one of these factors affects the overall quality of the end product. When it comes...
No matter your field or profession, there’s bound to be specific questions and concerns that show up over and over again. Virtually everyone has an FAQ list, and in the world of Shea butter skincare it’s no different. Every day, we see some of the same questions over and over again and we thought it was time to put them all together for your convenience. We hope you can find the answers you’ve been looking for. Question: Is raw Shea butter better than refined? Answer: In a word, yes, raw Shea butter is the better choice. This is because the refinement process takes out many of the things that are actually beneficial in Shea butter. While some people want to use refined...
You might have noticed that we’ve added a few new products to our lineup. Among them are two specialized Shea butter based creams: Smooth Body Cellulite Cream and Dermal Repair Stretch Mark Cream. Both have been specially formulated to target specific issues from as many angles as possible. As a result, the products are a little bit intersectional since they contain such a wide range of skin healing ingredients. One of the intersections between these two creams is the healing of stretch marks. Though the stretch mark cream has been specifically formulated to target stretch marks, what about areas that have both cellulite and stretch marks? The good news is that you may not need to use two creams. For example, if you...
