This week, I want to focus on sharing the benefits of the natural ingredients found in our soaps, lotions, bath bombs and lip butters. I posted a bit about Mango butter in the previous post announcing my new body butter souffle " Mango Tango"

Now, I want to share the benefits of shea butter, what it is and you'll see why I use it so often in soaps, bath bombs and lotions.

Benefits of Shea Butter
Shea butter, containing Vitamins A and E, is one of the most highly respected ingredients for skin care products. Shea butter is derived from the kernals of the shea nut tree native to Western Africa. Anyone who has an alergy to peanuts should not use any product with shea butter in it. It is believed to:
Help heal scars, burns, and stretch marks
Prevent ashy skin, chapping, and skin rashes
Help prevent weak hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out
Fortify cuticles and nails
Help bruises to heal
Help drain toxins from sore muscles: perfect for sports participants
Help prevent skin irritation for babies: used for generations to help babies sleep better
Prevent irritation and restore skin's natural luster after shaving
Be ideal for dry skin, dermatitis, eczema, sunburn and athletes foot
Rejuvenate skin pores and add elasticity to skin
Firm up aging skin and help clear wrinkles
Relieve areas affected by arthritis, joint pains, or other muscular ache