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Carite butter: its valuable skin benefits.

Carite butter is derived from the natural fats of the fruit of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) and is white or ivory in color. It is rich in vitamins A, D, E and F and its numerous benefits date back to ancient times. In fact, it has so many healing properties that in the Wolof language of Senegal, the Shea tree is called karite, which means “The Tree of Life”.

The reputation of shea butter has taken off in recent years because of its distinct healing and moisturizing properties. This also makes it a favorite ingredient in the cosmetics industry. It is proven to include antioxidant properties due to its tocopherol content. It even has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to the triterpene alcohols contained in it.

Is carite butter better than others in its class?

Most oils derived from fruits are divided into saponifiable (with moisturizing properties) and non-saponifiable (with therapeutic properties). Shea butter is considered excellent as it has an unusually high non-saponifiable structure (5-17%), which indicates that it is our skin’s best friend! Other oils usually have a lower therapeutic structure (around 1%). But let’s delve a little deeper into some of the benefits of this miracle butter.

Carite butter for skin and hair
For dry skin

Carite butter effectively moisturizes our entire body. Its biochemical properties mimic the characteristics found in the hydration released by our sebaceous glands. And, as it is composed of natural lipids, it also has natural moisturizing properties. As such, shea butter is now a key ingredient in moisturising lotions, lip balms, hand creams, soaps, eye and face creams and ointments.

Organic, genuine, 100% pure shea butter is available nowadays and you can apply it all over your body (preferably after a shower) when you need moisturizing. It also works wonders on dry skin that tends to flake. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends shea butter as a treatment against dry skin.

For stretch marks

Due to its vitamin E content, carite butter is excellent in treating or disappearing pregnancy-related stretch marks. Apply it all over your belly and hips freely during your pregnancy (not just after they appear) and it will keep your skin supple even after giving birth, thereby reducing the chance of stretch marks. It has been traditionally used for centuries by African women.

For acne scars and scars

Carite butter is effective in both preventing the appearance of acne and treating it. It also helps in reducing redness of the skin and acne-related scars. If you use acne care products, there is a good chance that they contain retinol (Vitamin A). However, shea butter is also naturally packed with Vitamin A, so if you are irritated by the heavy chemicals found in cosmetic acne products, shea butter will provide a natural alternative with the same properties found in retinol.

For itching and peeling skin

Carite butter contains alpha-amyrin, a chemical known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It provides immediate relief from itching, insect bites, rashes and redness and helps skin that is prone to peeling from the sun.

For shaving

As a natural alternative, carite butter can help you get silky smooth skin after shaving. Using it during shaving (for men and women) can help reduce cuts and irritation and allows the razor to glide close to the skin for a very smooth shave.