SHEA OIL: (ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW)

Speaking to people, trying to find out about their knowledge of Shea Oil, I realized a lot of people are not so familiar or even knew much about it. Others also assumed that it was the melted version of Shea Butter. Therefore I’m hoping this blog will enlighten a lot of people about Shea Oil and clear the notion of it being melted Shea Butter.

 

Shea Oil is also derived from the nuts of the Shea tree, similar to Shea Butter, containing essential fatty acids, and rich in Vitamins A, E, and F.
Shea Oil is gotten through the cold pressing process, where all of the nourishing ingredients in Shea butter are drawn out into concentrated oil, while the compounds (Stearic acid) that make the butter solid and waxy are left behind giving it a rich but light texture.
It is harder to come by than Shea Butter and is more labor-intensive. 

Though Shea Oil is also gotten from Shea Nut, it does not make it the same as Shea Butter and doesn’t make it so different.

In my previous article, I have written about the similarities and differences between Shea Butter and Shea Oil

WAYS YOU CAN USE SHEA OIL

• THICK MASSAGE OIL
• FACIAL OIL
• BODY OIL
• HAIR OIL
• HOT OIL TREATMENT
• LUBRICANT

 

• Shea Oil For Skin

Pure Shea oil can be used directly on the skin as a moisturizer since it contains no comedogenic ingredients, so you can use it on the face or body. It is also an effective emollient, so it can be especially helpful for dry elbows and feet.

• Shea Oil For Hair

Shea oil can help deliver nourishment to your hair, especially with hair that is dry and fizzy. Use it as a pre-shampoo (also known as a pre-poo) before shampooing to reduce the lost oils that come with the washing of hair. Use the oil on dry hair for 30 minutes, but consider keeping it overnight as well. This helps to lock in moisture so that your hair is more supple and smooth.

NB; if you have fine hair avoid applying it to your roots as it can cause an oily appearance. Apply oil to the ends only.

• Shea Oil For Nails

Make a simple nail conditioning treatment by mixing the following ingredients:

• 15 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drops mandarin essential oil
• ½ ounce Shea nut oil
• ½ ounce jojoba oil

Mix together into a one-ounce dropper bottle. Shake to blend. Massage a few drops into cuticles and nails to soften and strengthen.

•  Carrier oil for essential oil blends

Shea Oil a better option when making one’s body oil blend as it's thinner and would mix easily and consistently. Shea nut oil could be a good alternative to olive oil, particularly as it doesn't have a strong smell and could be used when making a simple lavender oil.

 

  THE ADVANTAGES OF SHEA OIL

• USABILITY; Warm temperatures can make Shea butter solid, which can be difficult to use. In contrast, Shea oil is liquid at temperatures between 20°C and 35°C

• VERY MOISTURIZING; Although Shea Oil has a softer texture and a lighter consistency, it is still as highly moisturizing as cream butter.

• COMEDOGENIC OF SHEA OIL; the fact that the Shea nut oil comedogenic rating is two or less suggests it’s unlikely to clog pores.

• CONSISTENCY; Its physical properties allow it to easily be absorbed into the hair, scalp, and skin promoting nourishing and moisturizing benefits.

 

20 BENEFITS OF SHEA OIL FOR SKIN AND HAIR.

Shea Oil is a great moisturizer for both skin, hair, and nails. With other benefits like; 

1. Shea nut oil is rich in Vitamin E
2. Shea nut oil is rich in fatty acids and minerals
3. Prevents dry hair and skin
4. Shea nut oil is able to soften your hair
5. It is a great conditioner
6. Shea nut oil will strengthen your hair to improve hair growth
7. Great oil for hot oil treatment
8. It softens brittle and dry cuticles
9. You can use it as a daily moisturizer (For all skin types)
10. Apply it on your ends to prevent hair breakage
11. It contains anti-fungal and antibacterial properties
12. Shea nut oil gives the hair freshness, brilliance, and luster
13. You can massage your scalp with Shea nut oil to increase blood circulation
14. Shea Oil strengthens,softens,and soothes
15. It absorbs quickly
16. Used for Massages
17. Have Healing properties
18. Its is Versatile
19. Shea Oil helps in the treatment of Cracked Heels 
20. Applying Shea Oil on a Shaved Skin soothes the itchiness and Help Prevent Razor Bumps

Afrikinky Shea Oil can also be used as a massage oil and it's suitable for babies and all ages. Afrikinky Shea Oil can help with skin irritations, leaving youthful, radiant, healthy skin and hair without residue.  
I hope this article enlightens you about what exactly Shea Nut Oil is, its uses and benefits. Shop our Afrikinky Shea Oil and other natural oils like Neem oil, Baobab oil, on our website at www.afrikinky.com and Experience Afrikinky.