Monday, September 22, 2014

Benefits of Shea Butter for Natural Afro-American Hair

Shea butter holds numerous beneficial properties and is  used in several beauty products. It shows best results when used directly on the hair or skin, and works as an exceptional additive agent too. Well-known as Mother Nature’s conditioner, shea butter is extracted from the nut of the karite tree, native to regions in Eastern and Western Africa.

An exceptional moisturizer, shea butter has been locally used in Africa for its many therapeutics properties, apart from its use as an active agent in skin and hair care. It is used to aid in the healing of burns as well as wounds and is also used to eradicate dermatitis, stretch marks and topical scars.

Here are some of the many benefits and uses of shea butter.

Natural hair sealant

The texture of Afro-American hair causes many to suffer from dry and malnourished hair. Sebum, a natural conditioner and strengthener produced by the scalp is normally blocked from its course along the strand of hair up to the tip, because of the thick nature and tight curls as well as bends in Afro hair.

Shea butter, known for its remarkable moisturizing properties, locks in vital nutrients and moisture in the scalp, and leaves the hair soft as well as supple without making it greasy. It protects hair against harsh climate, builds strength and vitality of strands, and also reduces hair fall. For healthy hair, apply shea butter directly onto the scalp or add it to your shampoo, conditioner or hair cream.

Relieve scalp irritations

People in Africa use the cream to treat dry and itchy scalp, and to get rid of dandruff. It transforms brittle hair into voluminous locks with ample moisture and works incredibly well as a base ingredient in after-shower hair creams as well as leave-in conditioners for natural hair. Shea butter also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and is readily absorbed into the scalp without clogging pores. It also revitalizes and nourishes hair that is colored, and chemically treated.

Hair shield

When applied, shea butter is immediately absorbed into the scalp and hair strand, leaving the hair feeling light and soft. It provides protection against elements of heat and excessive damage done while straightening or curling hair. In addition, shea butter contains sufficient amounts of SPF to protect hair and scalp from harmful and strong UV rays. Include this magical ingredient in your African American hair care routine to notice a stark difference in the quality of your locks.

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