In the enchanting West African savannahs grows a ‘soft gold’ known locally as a sacred treasure — the shea nut.

Today, we’d like to introduce you to shea butter, a natural ingredient with miraculous skincare benefits.

Shea butter is extracted from the fruit of the African shea tree. The shea tree is a rainforest species that grows exclusively in the humid coastal regions of West Africa.

Shea butter differs somewhat from typical liquid plant oils; at room temperature, it takes on a solid form with a pale beige colour, resembling cream, and possesses the unique botanical scent of the raw oil, carrying the primal aroma of nature.

As a premium natural skincare and moisturising product, the use of shea butter on the African continent dates back to the era of Ancient Egypt. As far back as the time of Cleopatra, she utilised shea butter to care for her skin in the pursuit of an ageless complexion.

Local people also frequently use shea butter as a key ingredient in traditional remedies; it protects the skin from the sun and harsh weather conditions, accelerates wound healing and treats mild irritations, and is commonly used to care for dry skin, dermatitis, photosensitive dermatitis and sunburn.

As early as the 1940s, many scientists were astonished to discover that among African populations who used shea butter, the incidence of skin diseases was extremely low, and their skin was exceptionally smooth and soft; consequently, shea butter has been hailed by chemists and pharmacologists as the ‘emerald of vegetable oils’.

The Benefits of Shea Butter

 

Shea Butter: A Woman’s Treasure

Plant-Powered: Revitalises the Skin’s Natural Vitality

★★★  Highly Effective Moisturising

Shea butter contains triglycerides composed of a large amount of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, which form a protective film on the skin’s surface to prevent moisture evaporation. Certain unsaturated fatty acids and other unsaponifiable components can penetrate deep into the skin, nourishing epidermal cells, softening the skin and delivering outstanding moisturising effects.

★★★  Anti-ageing

In 1990, Dutch biochemist Jan Dekker conducted a clinical trial on shea butter to investigate its anti-ageing properties, involving 30 volunteers aged between 29 and 82.

The volunteers massaged a balm made from shea butter into their skin once a day. After 4 to 8 months, all volunteers’ skin showed significant improvement. As shown in the chart below, after several weeks of use, the greyish-yellow, rough skin became smooth and clear, the skin texture became finer, and wrinkles caused by sun exposure and photoageing were significantly reduced.

This anti-ageing effect is attributable to the high concentration of unsaponifiable compounds in shea butter, which promote collagen synthesis.

★★★  Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic

Shea butter is a natural plant extract which, generally speaking, does not irritate the skin or cause sensitivity; it is therefore suitable for use on delicate and sensitive areas such as the eyes and lips. Furthermore, its phytosterol content has an anti-inflammatory effect on damaged skin. It aids in the healing of dermatitis, sunburn and scars.

★★★  Promotes the Release of Active Ingredients

Incorporating shea butter into formulations containing active ingredients ensures the effective release of these active ingredients. Experimental data demonstrates, as shown in the figure below, that shea butter accelerates the release of salicylic acid crystals from ointments.

Shea Butter Liposomes

As shea butter offers highly significant cosmetic benefits for the skin, it unclogs pores, regulates sebum secretion in oily or combination skin, and improves inflamed skin.

At the same time, it offers considerable therapeutic and soothing benefits for sensitive skin, whilst restoring vitality and radiance to dry hair and skin prone to fine lines. As a miraculous skincare oil suitable for all skin types, Nano Biotech has further processed it.

Nano Biotech utilises cutting-edge liposome technology to transform shea butter into liposomes, significantly enhancing its bioavailability and making it more suitable for applications in the skincare sector.

Advantages of Nano Shea Butter Liposomes

 

Liposome Structure

Maximising the efficacy of shea butter

★★★   Contains phospholipids for highly effective moisturisation

Nano Shea Butter Liposomes are rich in phospholipids, which possess excellent moisturising properties of their own. This enhances the moisturising function of shea butter and effectively repairs the damaged sebum film on the skin’s surface.

★★★   Nourishing Texture, Moisturises the Skin

It offers a nourishing texture that is refreshing without being greasy. It effectively moisturises the skin deep down, improves skin texture, prevents dryness and cracking, softens the stratum corneum, and restores and maintains the skin’s natural elasticity.

★★★   Purely plant-based, suitable for ‘natural’ claims

Nano Shea Butter Liposomes are derived purely from plants; they are natural and organic, making them suitable for ‘natural’ claims. Furthermore, shea butter is a plant-based fat that is extremely similar to the oils secreted by the human body; it has a very low allergenicity, is highly skin-friendly, and is safe and gentle.

★★★   Convenient formulation

It is miscible with water in any proportion and can be easily incorporated into formulations, making it convenient to use.

★★★   Liposomal structure for enhanced absorption

Nano Shea Butter Liposomes utilise a liposomal structure, enabling easier penetration and absorption. They also provide a sustained-release effect, significantly enhancing their bioavailability.

Right then, that concludes today’s introduction to shea butter. Shea butter is suitable for all skin types; it nourishes the skin and restores vitality to tired skin. Long-term use yields even better results!

Shea butter, a botanical essence, provides your skin with the ultimate care!