Shea butter
INCI
Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter
ORIGEN
Vegetal. Shea butter is obtained from the fruit (nuts) of the shea tree after 15 years of cultivation. It is a tree present mainly on the African continent in its sub-Saharan regions.
ALMA DE LA ESENCIA
Natural cosmetics. Shea butter is composed mainly of triglycerides, fatty acids, wax esters and active ingredients: among them, vitamins (A, D, E and F). The Shea tree is considered by farmers in Africa as a sacred tree for its rich amount of nutrients.
BENEFICIOS
To offer you an effective cosmetic at EZENTIA we have decided to use this active essence due its following properties:
- Anti-aging. Shea butter is a source of antioxidants that fight the aging effect of free radicals.
- Regenerative. Due to its composition in fatty acids (stearic) and allantoin, it helps skin cell regeneration which improves skin renewal.
- Anti-inflammatory. It helps to reduce itching and irritations of the skin and therefore to calm the skin.
- Anti-wrinkle. Vitamins A and D favor the maintenance of the collagen fibers of our skin, which helps to delay the aging of the skin.
- Protector. It is an ingredient rich in linoleic and oleic acid as well as triterpenes that help build a barrier that protects and nourishes the skin. It acts as a thermal protector of the skin both in cold weather situations and in sun exposures.
- Relieving. Its vitamins E and F act against burns and scars.
REFERENCIAS CIENTÍFICAS
Abdul-Mumeen, I. et al. Shea butter extraction technologies: Current status and future perspective
Belsito, D.V. Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea). Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Anderson, A.C. & Alander, J. Shea butter extract for bio active skincare.
