Femme Organics Shea Nut Oil

Shea Nut Oil benefits

• Consistency. Due to its fatty acid 
  composition, Shea oil is a lighter weight than Shea butter. This makes 
  it easier to apply and it also absorbs into skin faster.
• Highly moisturizing. The higher oleic acid 
  content means that despite its lighter consistency and softer texture, 
  shea oil is just as (arguably even more) rich in moisturizing power as 
  the heavier butter version.
• Usability. Shea butter is solid at warm 
  temperatures, which can make it challenging to use. In contrast, Shea 
  oil stays in liquid form up to 20° C.
• Fragrance. The nutty ar0ma of Shea butter isn’t 
  to everyone’s taste. Shea oil has a lighter fragrance. Due to the 
  cold-pressing process, this more subtle scent is created without the 
  addition of chemicals.
• Shea nut oil comedogenic rating.
  It’s impossible to give you 100% certainty about how your skin will 
  react to any oil, but the fact that the shea nut oil comedogenic rating 
  is two or less suggests it’s unlikely to clog pores.
   

Shea nut oil uses
Here we outline four common uses of shea oil.
 

1. Shea nut oil for skin

This super-hydrating oil can be applied directly to your skin as a moisturizer. As pure shea oil is non-comedogenic, you can use it as a 
face or body oil moisturizer. It’s also an effective emollient, so it 
can be particularly good for very dry skin on elbows, feet, and knees.
 

1. Shea nut oil for hair

If your locks are looking a little parched, a treatment including shea 
oil could help rejuvenate your distressed mane. Consider using shea nut 
oil as a pre-shampoo (often referred to as a pre-poo.) Shampooing can 
strip moisture from your hair, so a dose of the oil before you wash adds
a protective layer to your tresses. This is a technique often used by 
people with curly hair types.
 

Simply apply the oil to dry hair and leave it for as long as you can 
before shampooing. Aim for 30 minutes but consider using as an overnight
treatment too. This locks in moisture, which will help to restore the 
suppleness of dry and damaged hair. One proviso though – if you have 
fine hair avoid applying it to your roots as it can cause an oily 
appearance. Apply oil to the ends only.
 

1. Nail conditioning treatment

Look out for shea oil in the ingredients list for your cuticle and nail 
treatments. It can be an effective way to soften dry and brittle 
cuticles. Or maybe make your own shea-infused nail oil.
 

1. A carrier oil for essential oil blends

Olive oil is commonly used to dilute essential oils before use. But shea
nut oil could be a great alternative, particularly as it doesn't have a
strong scent. 
 

Summary: Shea nut oil benefits for skin and hair

Shea nut oil is a pure lightweight oil that is naturally high in fatty 
acids. This makes it an ideal cosmetic ingredient for softening dry hair
and as an all-over moisturizer for the skin. Overall, if you feel that 
shea butter is too heavy for you, the lighter texture of the oil version
makes it definitely worth a try.
 

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