Do you put a lot of thought into your cuticles? What about the health of your fingernails? Maybe you get a manicure every once and a while and that’s about the only time your cuticles and nails get any love. But they need more than that! While both your cuticles and your nails will probably never need the same level of attention that you give to your facial skin and even hair, they still benefit from some TLC every once in a while. Especially if you are someone who struggles with cuticle and nail quality, regular care towards these two areas can go a long way. And the good news? It doesn’t have to be hard, expensive or complicated. If...
Whether you love it, hate it or feel indifferent to it, you probably have a little bit of cellulite somewhere. Often found on the thighs and buttocks, cellulite is very common- but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good thing. Cellulite creams, scrubs and other cosmetic treatments abound, but are the results they promise long lasting and worth the investment? While quick fixes can be tempting, cellulite is something that needs to be addressed for the long haul, and while there are many skincare ingredients that help this process along, here’s how Shea butter in particular can help to get rid of cellulite and restore the skin to a healthy, elastic state. Cellulite is a sign that the connective tissues...
Do you have tattoos? If you do, then you know that a central part of getting them to heal up nicely is proper aftercare. Along with wrapping them, some kind of healing ointment is usually applied to help keep the skin hydrated, protected and to give it some extra healing ingredients. And while there are plenty of store bought ointments to use, it’s super easy to upgrade and use something that protects, hydrates and heals better than anything you’ve tried before. Enter: Shea butter. Raw African Shea butter is the perfect tattoo balm because it is long lasting, rich in naturally occurring healing compounds, and known for its skin protecting qualities. It is very high in botanical vitamin A which...
If you have ever used truly high quality raw African Shea butter, then you have no doubt noticed how smooth, soft, and plump it makes your skin look. This is especially noticeable if you use it as a night cream. But why does Shea butter do this to your skin? Is it the moisture, or perhaps the vitamins? Or does Shea butter skincare actually increase the skin’s collagen? The happy answer to this question is yes, Shea butter can help to increase and protect your skin’s production of collagen, and it does so in a variety of ways. One of the most notable is that raw Shea butter contains naturally occurring vitamin A, which is a very well known collagen...
Christmas is right around the corner, and the buying of gifts is soon to follow. For some, this time of the year is the best- filled with family, fun, good food and warmth. For others, it’s a time of hectic stress, rushed menu planning and last minute gift buying. Whichever category you fall into, you can have your gift giving ventures this year be easy, fun, and something that everyone will love. From the pickiest recipient to the most laid back buddy, here are some of the best Shea butter themed gifts for you this holiday season: A jar of pure raw African Shea butter. Yes, we know, this one’s really simple. But that’s the beauty of it! It can be...
