Description
Now Foods Shea Butter 3oz | 100% Organic Moisturizing Shea Butter
Shea Butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African Shea Tree which is widely used in moisturizers, lotions, and salves. This substance is also anti-inflammatory, calms irritated skin, and is often used to treat eczema and psoraisis.
Now Foods Shea Butter Highlights
- Highly Moisturizing
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Calms Irritated Skin
- Often Used for Eczema and Psoraisis
Directions
Gently apply as desired, paying close attention to dry or rough areas. Reapply as needed.
Now Foods Shea Butter 3oz Supplement Facts
Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (tree nut).
Warnings
This product is naturally solid and color/texture will vary depending on temperature. This product will melt when warmed above body temperature and become solid again when cool. This is natural and may affect the appearance, but will not harm the quality of the product. If solid, shea butter can be softened by placing in a pan of hot water (e.g. 100º or warmer) for 30 minutes or by microwaving in a separate microwave-safe container.
References
Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. Published 2017 Dec 27. doi:10.3390/ijms19010070
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5796020/
Honfo FG, Akissoe N, Linnemann AR, Soumanou M, Van Boekel MA. Nutritional composition of shea products and chemical properties of shea butter: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2014;54(5):673‐686. doi:10.1080/10408398.2011.604142
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24261539/
