Any Shea butter fans?

flippin36

I have recently discovered Shea butter, which I bought mainly as a recommendation for my hair. I'm now a huge fan. I would love to read other peoples experience of Shea butter, what they use it for and any lovely receipes.

*Vikki*

Sounds good, where do you buy it from?

flippin36

I bought mine from Ebay, recommended by someone I know. I bought far too much (Oh so thats what a kilo looks like). I paid £12.49 for a kilo, would love to know where others get their Shea butter and how much. I know L'Occitane do Shea butter but its very pricey.

*Vikki*

Just looking at some on ebaynow, it looks very good! Just what I am after with the ends of my hair!

ali-t

I have the l'occitane one and it is amazing but would definitely buy a cheaper one. I use it on my hands and feet with cotton gloves when they are really dry and on occassion have used it on the ends of my hair.

shandyclover

My Mum fosters a little girl with downs syndrome - as is common with downs syndrome children, she has very dry skin. My Mum has tried literally everything on the market and the only thing she found to have effect was shea butter.

Mum lives in Ireland but visits UK every 6 mos to visit relatives. She found shea butter at a stall at Birmingham market. The stall is aimed at people with african hair and skin. It seems to be available at ethnic african shops and stalls.

jenniewb

On your hair? is this as a shampoo or conditioner or after care product?

I have tried Body Shops version (the body butter tubs) loved the smell but just was too much for my very fickle skin and took ages and ages to sink in. I'd use it after the gym and my clothes would just stick to me for hours afterwards- though I am not sure how much additional stuff the Body Shop put into the tub. I now use either the Dream Cream by Lush which is great, not sure whats in it though, have to say at the moment I've resorted to Eurax after a bout of Lichen Planus is crawling over my skin. (very itchy)

I did hear someone speak about Shea Butter at a Dermalogica event once, she said it was a great moisturiser as it suited most people. For many things like Coco butter or similar can be too dense for the skin and take ages to sink in or bring you up in little bumps as it clogs the pores. It doesn't happen to everyone but does happen to some people (apparently about 30-40% of all people). Shea butter is milder, the particles are finer so it tends to soak in to the skin better.

chika

I use it on my hair and skin - I do find it quite hard to melt though so will sometimes nuke it in the microwave for a minute or so to soften it up. I like it on my skin when I'm still damp from the shower - makes your legs really soft and smooth. Also I use it to moisturise my hair. I have an afro though I recommend that if you have caucasian hair you should apply it, leave for an hour or so then wash it out.

flippin36

chika wrote: »

I use it on my hair and skin - I do find it quite hard to melt though so will sometimes nuke it in the microwave for a minute or so to soften it up. I like it on my skin when I'm still damp from the shower - makes your legs really soft and smooth. Also I use it to moisturise my hair. I have an afro though I recommend that if you have caucasian hair you should apply it, leave for an hour or so then wash it out.

Thanks for this. I tried CO washing it out but it left my hair too greasy (even though its thick and dry). I had to shampoo it out but it was lovely and soft with no frizzies. So I think I'll use it as a prepoo treatment in future - then a tiny bit on the ends.

flippin36

shandyclover wrote: »

My Mum fosters a little girl with downs syndrome - as is common with downs syndrome children, she has very dry skin. My Mum has tried literally everything on the market and the only thing she found to have effect was shea butter.

Mum lives in Ireland but visits UK every 6 mos to visit relatives. She found shea butter at a stall at Birmingham market. The stall is aimed at people with african hair and skin. It seems to be available at ethnic african shops and stalls.

I heard it was excellent for eczema, my daughter's has recently flared up, I put shea butter on her at bedtime and the next day I could hardly see it! I think daily moisturising with this will be a life saver.

Emuchops

Can any of the current users recommend a good shea butter supplier? There so many SB retailers on the internet....I would like to use someone that has been recommended.