Discover the Ancient Natural Wonder: Shea Butter

Shea butter is a perennial favorite in cosmetics and skincare for both the face and hair. Let's delve deeper into this time-honored ingredient to uncover its numerous benefits.

In cosmetics, beauty skincare, and hair care, shea is most commonly available in the form of butter or oil. While shea oil is more concentrated than its buttery counterpart, both are derived from the nut, also known as the seed, of the shea tree. This tree has a long-standing presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Upon roasting the shea nut, a liquid is extracted, which is then transformed into butter or oil, enriched with vitamins A, E, and D, as well as essential fatty acids and ceramides. These components make shea oil a 100% natural ingredient renowned for its exceptional properties.

Whether used for the skin on the face and body or for hair, shea oil is a powerful nourishing and hydrating ally. It helps heal, offers elasticity and firmness to the skin, while repairing and strengthening damaged and broken hair. Its signature: a soft and protective film after each application, a boon for our skin and scalp!

Another notable characteristic is its toning effect, which not only safeguards the skin's barrier against premature cellular aging but also aids in hydrating our hydrolipidic film.

Shea oil is truly a cocktail of benefits for our skin. That's why we incorporate it into some of our natural and organic cosmetic products, thanks to its vitamin content and immediate nourishing effects. For instance, our Crème Perfection BIO from the Ageless La Cure line helps to even skin tone and fade pigmentation marks while also providing hydration and a calming, healing touch, thanks to the combination of rose and verbena floral waters with shea butter. Similarly, the Crème Nourrissante BIO Ageless La Cure works to nourish and regenerate the skin, combining shea butter with jojoba oil. Our best-selling La Crème Contour des Yeux from the Swiss range PHYTO 5 seamlessly merges a decongestant gel with a comforting cream, crafted specifically for the eye area.

Make no mistake, shea oil is wherever it can bring its benefits! It is even in our Corps Zen BIO Scrub PHYTO 5 and Phyto-Peel BIO Scrub Ageless La Cure, and even in our Sun Cream.

When it's natural and beneficial for the body, there's no reason to hold back!