Shea Butter?

[FlyyBrownGirl]

LIPGLOSSQUEEN

I remember seeing some African stores near Elephant and Castle tube station when I was in London over the summer. I am sure that you can find some in the Camberwell/Peckham area.

 

[reginaalear]

I got me some Shea Butter today for the redness in my face from Rosacea. Does anyone else use it for this? This is the first time i've used it. It's 100% shea butter from bath and body works. I got it for $17.50 for 3 oz. It does feel a little Greasy should I be doing something differently? Thanks for any help!

 

[LipglossQueen]

You only need to use a small amount, I love it as a night time moisturiser for my face and body- for my face I have a little blend of shea butter, aloe vera gel and olive oil.

 

[reginaalear]

Does anyone know if it will take the redness out of your face? I read it would but didn't know. Today is my first day of using it. I'm hoping it will help get rid of it.

 

[tfigueroa]

i use unrefined shea butter everywhere!my hair, my skin it hasnt clogged pores yet. its really good for me now that its so friggin cold,my pores actually look smaller. just so u know if u dont already its derived from the shea nut which grows in africa people have been using for hundreds if not thousands of years.might smell a little funny to you, cause it smells like nuts but u can get it scented or get the refined stuff which they sellanywhere but its not as good.

 

[Kathy]

I use products with Shea Butter on my body, bit not on my face. If I had the pure stuff I would probably try it. If I can use vaseline on my face, I can use shea butter, right?

 

[LipglossQueen]

^Yep!

 

[ANGEL BRANT]

hey Gals...

Shea Butter is also known as Karite, which is it's "scientific" name. You can also try Barbassu Oil which is a derivative of Shea Butter.

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The link above is for a formulary here in Tucson, Arizona called "Snowdrift Farms". This is where I buy all of my butters for different things.

I love it. I also mix the Shea butter with coarse cane sugar to make a great scrub, it is especially great for the roughness in your feet and backs of arms.

Angel

Regina,

What is going on in your skin that is making it red? Shea Butter is also an occlusive. Although it will not block the pores, outside of moisturizing the skin and hair, I am not sure if it will help redness unless the redness is caused by extremely dry skin.

Angel

 

[reginaalear]

It is from Rosacea. someone else posted on my thread here on MUT that it would take the redness out of the capilaries in my face. I also had a allergic reaction to Dr. Wexler's and was told it would take care of that. I used cortisone to take the inflamation out but I know in time it can thin the skin so i'm looking for a safer alternative. As far as the red from the capilaries I'm not sure, but I tried it yesterday....I hate Rosacea!!! Thanks for any help!!!

 

[ANGEL BRANT]

Regina,

I have some suggestions but since I saw a "rosacea" topic, I thought it would be better to post to you over there....OK?

Angel

 

[blonde65]

I use L'Occitane shea butter on my lips

 

[Gvieve]

I love shea butter and use it on my face at night to moisturize. I am so serious about staying youthful in appearance LOL aren't we all and shea is touted as something that aids in that. never clogs my pores or causes breakouts on me. I really make sure that I use it if I've washed w/ Black soap. Great combo for clear beautiful skin

 

[mica ela]

I just recently purchased a pound of unrefined shea butter at this website. So far, I love it! I've been using it for the past three days and can already feel the difference in my skin. :smilehappyyes:

 

[Kemper]

One of my favourite cleansers contains cocoa and shea butter. It can be marvelous, if used correctly, and suitable for your skin; I'm afraid that you'll only be able to find out if it is through first-hand experience. It doesn't seem to depend on your "skin type" (oily/combination/dry) at all.