Shea butter is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
The plant esters in shea butter help soothe skin irritation and can relieve symptoms of conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, making shea butter an ideal ingredient for sensitive skin.
Shea butter is rich in unsaturated fatty acids that support your skin's hydration and protect it from external stressors. 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.
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.
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.
Shea butter can also help repair damage to the skin's lipid layers. In scientific studies, substances isolated from shea butter (tripertene acetate, tripertene cinnamate) have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties*. (*scientific source can be found at the end of the raw material article )
Saaren Taika uses only unprocessed, high-quality Ghanaian shea butter in its products, whose effectiveness and diverse benefits set it apart from processed alternatives. Unbleached shea butter retains its natural, slightly nutty scent and is free of any chemical residues that may have resulted from processing.
