Shea Butter for Dry Skin

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Today we are going to address about dry skin and how Shea butter not only moisturizes but also heals the dry skin.

The causes of dry skin are winter weather, steamy shower,moisture rubbing soaps,losing shower moisture,aging,irritants and the health conditions. For more detailed information on causes of dry skin please go to Webmd. The main characteristic of dry skin is lack of moisture on the top (epidermis) Layer.

The epidermis is normally composed of fat (lipid) and protein. The lipid portion of the epidermis helps prevent skin dehydration. When the skin's fatty oils are removed, the skin loses its protection and loses moisture more easily. As skin becomes dry, it also may become more sensitive and prone to rashes and skin breakdown. This condition is sometimes referred to as xerosis. Dry skin may be an entirely invisible skin condition, or may cause a fine dry powder-like appearance of the skin. Untreated, dry skin may become irritated and result in a red rash (xerodermatitis).

As Shea butter main composition are mostly fatty acids( oleic acid,stearic acid ,linoleic acid and Unsaponifiables) it  not only moisturizes but also heals the skin inside and out.It replenishes the fatty oils that have been removed thus relieving you from dry skin.Shea butter rescues from eczema,stretch marks,chapped lips and hands, psoriasis, dry heels, rash etc..,