We all know that hydration is crucial and that drinking plenty of water optimizes the functions of the body.  What some women forget is that the body needs not only to be hydrated from the inside but also from the outside.  With the summer sun sapping moisture from your skin, it is the perfect season to add shea butter products into your beauty regime. 

Shea butter comes from karite trees, which are only found in the wild in the Savannah regions of West and Central Africa.    It takes about 15 to 30 years for these trees to bear high-quality fruit that is later crushed and boiled to obtain a yellowish-colored fatty extract.  According to the American Shea Butter Institute, this product, which is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, is a superior moisturized that contains remarkable healing properties for a variety of skin ailments, including eczema, psoriasis, and acne.  It is also used to fortify and protect cell membranes, fade scars, minimize the appearance of stretch marks and wrinkles, improve hyperpigmentation, offer natural protection from harmful ultraviolet rays, and even relieve sinus problems.  Shea butter is know as one of the most effective skin healers and moisturizers ever created.  Originally used by African healers thousands of years ago, shea butter remains one of nature’s most potent skin rejuvenators and hydrators.

This deeply nourishing product also has a low melting point, and it penetrates quickly when it comes in contact with the skin without leaving behind any greasy residue.    Whether used around the eyes, lips, back, body or hair, this vitamin-packed solution to dry, chapped skin is making people believe that butter is better.

Since so many of you ask which beauty products I use I will reveal one of  my favorite shea butter products.  It can be purchased at www.100percentpure.com.  It is 100% Pure Dark Chocolate Body Butter:  Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, this decadent cream does not contain any synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, or chemical preservatives.  Love, love this product!!!  Enjoy.

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