Shea Butter?

[lollipop]

Is there anyone who use this. I know it can be very good for your hair and so. But I would like to know if I will use it for my skin, will it clog the pores?

Thanks anyway!!!

 

[lollipop]

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[Cirean]

By your skin do you mean your face? Shea butter is good for hands and body but I don't think it's meant for faces, it's pretty heavy and greasy.

 

[dbrown82]

I've been using shea butter way before it became a hit in America. I use it mixed with pure mango butter for my face. I make shea butter cream for my hair, and whip the shea butter until its a cream texture for my face. I mostly use it on my face during the winter time.

 

[lollipop]

Yes actually I meant for the face. But hey if it is good for the hands and body, i`ll then use it there. Thanks!!!

 

[lollipop]

Or maybe I am gonna use it in the winter also. What kinda skintype do you have? Did you noticed any breakouts from the sheabutter? Thanks in advantage.

 

[dbrown82]

I consider myself combination to normal. I don't breakout, and it didn't clog my pores. It just leaves my skin really soft and I use African black soap.

 

[lollipop]

Aha, ok then I will try to use it and if it will not work that I can quit any time. By the way what`s the name of the african soap, do you mean dudu osun?

 

[dbrown82]

I don't know the name of the black soap. Its hand made at a local African shop. Whatever you use just make sure the black soap is actually brown.

 

[PopModePrincess]

I use it in my hair and love it for that purpose. I like it for my body too, especially for fading dark areas.

ETA: I don't know about it clogging the pores. I don't use it on my face.

 

[phoenix461]

Shea butter, as I understand it comes in different consistencies thus serving a purpose for either the body, hair or face. My moisturizer contains shea butter and it does not clog my pores and my pores clog very easily.

 

[Liz]

i used to use it. i forget why. either for dry skin or acne. but i heard you're supposed to use 100% pure shea butter. over here in the US, you can get it at the all natural food stores like whole foods and i think trader joes might have it. i think l'occitane(sp?) has a she butter lotion thing too, but they're more expensive.

 

[dbrown82]

CORRECT........

IT SHOULD BE YELLOW/BROWN IN COLOR AND HAVE A SMOKED SMELL IF IT IS PURE. IF NOT, THEN IT IS REFINED SHEA BUTTER. A USE GHANA SHEA BUTTER FROM LOCAL AFRICAN SHOP'S.

 

[truthseeker]

Yes, I LOVE shea butter. I use it in a cream cleanser for my body, use it in a body butter, I also use it in a balm for my lips and use the cream for my under my eyes at night. L'Ocitane has a nice tin of it that you can use for a lot of things and carry with you. You can even order it on some natural/herbal supply companies online. I know Rose Mountain Herbs carries it and so do some other companies for people who make natural, pure things to use at home or have small businesses. There are other companies too that sell in bulk. There are so many uses for it and consistencies. It really is a great oil. If you get a light version it shouldn't clog your pores, I don't think it is comedogenic anyway though. The mineral makeup I use is in compact form because I don't like loose and instead of using some chemical binder, filler or something bad, they use a light version of shea butter. I have no problem with it and I don't break out. It helps it last on my face and keep it moist instead of drying out my skin like a lot mineral makeup. I love shea butter! and I have oily skin and hair, so give it a try, it is definitely nature's beauty secret! Chermarie

 

[lollipop]

Thanks sweeties for the replies. Oh yeah also good to know which kinda butter is good for use. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LipglossQueen]

I think 100% Shea Butter should be find to use on your face, Cleopatra used shea butter on her skin lol, does anyone know of where in London I would be able to find some pure shea butter? Also can anyone recommend a good shea butter body cream/lotion, not too expensive though.

 

[Leony]

OK, sorry for bumping this post.

Thanks for starting the thread lollipop.

Now could anyone here recommend any 100% shea butter products?

I know only L'Occitane sheabutter cream product though, I tried it and I quite like it but I hate the price lol.

TIA

 

[Leony]

Thanks a lot Kim!

I hope they ship international, if not I'll try Ebay or other JP import website.

 

[hissycat]

I didn't know you could use shea butter straight. I LOVE all my products that have shea butter in them (body lotion, lip balm...)

 

[fala707]

I use 100% natural shea butter for my hair skin and face. I rub a little between my hands to melt it then put a thin layer on my face in the winter. I have not had any clogged pores or breakouts.