Scars No More, Thanks to Shea Butter!

Shea butter cannot erase scars, but it is traditionally used on them, and many people report smoother-looking skin. Baraka's shea butter is made by hand at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana. Chicken pox is one common cause of scarring. While it is a somewhat harmless virus (thanks to modern medicine), it can in fact have long-lasting effects… specifically, the scars it leaves behind. The biggest tip we can offer is don’t scratch or itch the rash. This can cause irritation, bleeding, and ultimately, scarring. Even if you avoid this, there is still a chance you may be left with mild to severe scars. So, what now?

Have no fear, shea butter is here! Shea butter is traditionally used on post-chicken pox marks. Shea contains various vitamins and other healthy fatty acids that traditional use suggests may have anti-inflammatory benefits. Specifically, it is full of Vitamin E, which is widely used in skincare and traditionally valued for skin. Beyond its reputation as an antioxidant, some people report this vitamin can also reduce the appearance of scars.

Shea butter also consists of stearic fatty acids, which are traditionally valued for skin. Beyond chicken-pox scarring, many people use shea butter on acne scarring, stretch marks, and burns. Forget the chemicals and expensive creams, give this natural product a try!

One of my favorite recipes that contains additional skin-nourishing ingredients is this DIY Body Butter.