- Use after a sun burn to alleviate dry skin pains.
- Can be used as a lip balm or lip plumper.
- To add volume to fine hair. Rub a small amount into the roots for added lift.
- As an eye brow pomade.
- Massage therapy. Mix shea butter with a few drops of your favorite essential oil to create a moisturizing massage lotion.
- Soothes razor burn.
- Apply to ears in winter weather to avoid cold burns.
- Shea butter aids in cellular renewal and can be used as a face mask for anti-aging properties.
- Mix with powder makeup to create a cream makeup consistency.
- Rub on chest during a cold to help ease congested lungs.
- Apply to paper cuts to soothe instantly and avoid scarring.
- Strengthen nails. Rub directly on nails and cuticles to strengthen nails and promote faster nail growth.
- Help perfume last longer. Apply to pressure points prior to spraying perfume to help the scent last longer on the skin.
- Use as a makeup base.
- Add to a bath for a moisturizing soak.
- Hair pomade. Apply to frizzy hair to tame the ends or to define curls.
- Shea butter contains cinnamic acid and can be used as a protectant from UV rays.
- Foot treatment. Rub on feet prior to going to bed and put on spa socks to heal cracked heals.
- Remove under eye bags. Apply as eye cream to remove under eye puffiness.
- As a base for natural deodorant.
- Use as a lotion to improve the appearance of cellulite.
- Rub on a sore nose during a cold for instant relief.
- As a natural baby-care product or in baby-care recipes.
- Use as a body lotion to help heal skin disorders. Shea butter contains high anti-inflammatory components that with regular use can heal eczema, psoriasis, hives, and various rashes.
- Rub directly unto an insect bite to alleviate itch.
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