Saaren Taika Handmade Shea Butter is suitable for all skin types, but especially for those sensitive to fragrances, atopy, sensitive skin, and those who want to balance the skin's sebum production.

Saaren Taika Shea Butter is particularly effective in treating dry and irritated skin, as it supports the skin's natural moisture balance and helps restore your skin's protective layer. This makes shea butter an excellent ingredient, for example, during the winter months, when the skin is exposed to cold and drying air.

One of the most significant benefits of shea butter is its anti-aging effects. Shea butter contains triterpenes, which prevent the breakdown of collagen and help maintain your skin's elasticity. Triterpenes also reduce the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, making your skin smoother and more youthful-looking.

Shea butter is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties. The plant esters in shea butter help soothe the skin and can relieve the symptoms of irritated skin. This makes shea butter an ideal ingredient for sensitive skin care.

Verified customer feedback:

"My baby's bottom and thigh creases started to turn red in the summer and the situation couldn't be calmed down with talcum powder or zinc ointment for a week. For two days, I rubbed shea butter on the baby's skin and the problem was immediately relieved! Highly recommended!!" -Hanna K.

" I've been using shea butter for a week now for my child's atopic dermatitis. I think the dermatitis has improved and is no longer as bad as it was before , before using shea butter. I plan to continue buying shea butter for my child." -Jenna A.

"I bought the product to treat keratosis pilaris pimples. It works well together with salt soap for them and for other skin care." -Minna K.

" My child's red atopic dermatitis calmed down after a few uses! It also softens the skin on the soles of the feet wonderfully and repairs dry lips." -Elina L.

"A wonderful , truly moisturizing oil that my atopic eczema skin has really liked , plus it doesn't contain limonene, which I don't like." -Jenna T.

"Wonderful and the best cream. Shea leaves a lovely soft feeling on the skin, just a thin layer is enough. Blackheads also disappeared after starting to use it. Also a rescue for dry hair ends. " -Riina W.

Our shea butter is handmade at our Perniö soap factory.

What is shea butter?

Shea butter, especially unrefined and organic, is one of the miracle ingredients in skincare. Saaren Taika uses only high-quality Ghanaian shea butter in its products, whose effectiveness and diverse benefits set it apart from refined alternatives.

Our certified organic shea butter is handcrafted in a women's cooperative in Ghana, which not only increases the ethical nature of the product but also its quality.

The benefits of shea butter for the skin

Shea butter is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as stearic, oleic, palmitic and linoleic acids, all of which help to hydrate your skin and protect it from external aggressors. This makes shea butter particularly beneficial for dry and irritated skin. Shea butter is also a natural source of antioxidants, containing phenols and polyphenols, which protect your skin from free radicals and help reduce the signs of aging.

Shea butter’s healing ingredients, such as triterpenes, are key to its effective properties. Triterpenes support collagen production, which promotes your skin’s elasticity and reduces the formation of wrinkles. Therefore, shea butter is not only a moisturizer, but also an active ingredient that supports your skin’s health and youthfulness.

When shea butter is processed, its valuable components, such as tocopherols (vitamin E) and sterols, are significantly reduced. Several phenolic compounds are removed from the oleic and stearic components of processed shea butter, which reduces its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

In particular, the loss of skin-healing components such as phenols and catechins significantly affects shea butter's ability to fight bacteria and fungi. Unrefined, or unprocessed, shea butter retains these valuable compounds and therefore provides more effective protection and care for your skin.

Shea butter and atopy, eczema and psoriasis

Unrefined shea butter also contains squalene, lanosterol, and amyrin, substances that are less commonly found in other plant oils. These compounds have been found to have anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties, making shea butter particularly beneficial for skin conditions such as atopy, eczema, and psoriasis.

Shea butter's ability to moisturize the skin is based on its fatty acid composition. Linoleic, oleic, stearic and palmitic acids are the main ingredients that help restore moisture to your skin. These fatty acids are quickly absorbed into the skin and do not leave a greasy feeling. They restore your skin's lipid layer, which acts as a shield against external stressors and prevents skin dryness.

Uses of Shea Butter

Shea butter can be used on the face, hands, feet, body skin, and even on very young children. Shea butter can also be used on dry hair, for example to moisturize the ends.

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