Shea Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*
Origin/History:
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Shea butter is the fat derived from the shea tree
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Precious and expensive raw material
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Native to South Africa, growing in the area between Senegal and Sudan
Functions/Science:
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Skin-caring, emollient, moisturizing, promotes healing, hygroscopic
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Especially suitable for dry and sensitive skin, eczema and the prevention of stretch marks
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Highly nutritious and regenerating moisturizer containing fatty acids, sterols (caring and healing properties), vitamins A, D and E
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Anti-aging effect through leaving a protective film on the skin and preventing environmental influences to enter the skin’s barrier
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Treats dry, atopic and barrier disorders as it strengthens the lipid barrier of the stratum corneum, relaxes irritated and stressed skin
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Acts like a natural consistency builder yields supple creams
* Organic in our Wanderlust Essence Face Cream