With its ultra-nourishing fatty acids and skin-soothing properties, shea butter seems like an ideal moisturizer. But how exactly does it impart hydration? Here’s what to know about using shea butter to quench parched skin.

All About Shea Butter

Shea butter is extracted from the nut of the African shea tree, where it naturally forms as a protective moisturizer. Through a traditional hand-processing technique, the shea nuts are crushed, boiled, and skimmed until the precious emollient butter rises to the top.

Unrefined shea butter retains its rich composition of essential fatty acids like oleic, stearic, palmitic, linoleic and arachidic acids which help it smooth and condition skin. It also contains antioxidant vitamins A and E which work to brighten dull skin.

Is Shea Butter a Moisturizer?

Yes, shea butter is an intensely moisturizing ingredient for skin and hair. Its fatty acids deeply nourish by securing moisture in the skin barrier and retaining hydration in the dermis and epidermis. Shea butter also helps enhance skin’s lipid levels for a plumper appearance.

As an emollient, shea butter fills the spaces between skin cells, helping to smooth rough patches. Its quick absorbency helps prevent moisture loss without clogging pores. So, whether skin is dry, cracked or flaky, shea butter works hard to provide hydration exactly where it’s needed – making it an excellent all-natural moisturizer.

How To Use Shea Butter as a Moisturizer

When selecting pure shea butter, seek out ethically-sourced, unrefined varieties to access its highest concentration of nutrients. Organic shea butter ensures quality ingredients that nourish skin without chemicals.

For DIY moisturizing, apply shea butter directly after bathing or washing hands while skin is still damp. This helps seal in hydration. Using circular motions, massage it into rough areas like heels, elbows and knees focusing on anywhere prone to dryness.

For facial moisturizing, incorporate shea butter into your routine by mixing a pea-sized amount with your regular non-greasy natural cream or serum. Shea butter can also be used sparingly as an overnight spot treatment for extra nourishment.

Of course, using a pre-balanced, shea butter enriched moisturizer with other potent antioxidants and nourishing oils allows you to capture far more benefits in less time.

Nourishing Anti-Aging Skincare with Shea Butter

If lackluster, dry skin has you feeling parched and craving deep hydration, indulge your complexion with the ultra-nourishing Age-Defying Dream Cream from Purity Woods.

This top-selling face and neck cream smooths skin with the help of unrefined shea butter – nature’s moisture superfood. Along with 24 other powerful botanicals, the Dream Cream formula mixes hydrating aloe vera, collagen-boosting maple extracts and replenishing shea butter, proven to hydrate skin and help turn back the clock on the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Wake up to supple, plump skin with zero greasy residue. Our concentrated formula delivers intense hydration exactly where skin needs it most to restore a healthy moisture balance.

Find out more now about the Age-Defying Dream Cream and how shea butter’s nourishing properties turn up the hydration dial to smooth the look of fine lines and brighten your complexion.