Shea Butter

Book excerpt: In the most up-to-date book of its kind, we share one of the African continents best-kept natural beauty secrets: shea butter. Shea butter is one of the mostif not the mostnourishing, healing, and anti-aging moisturizers available. And yet its positive attributes dont stop with external use. Shea has been part of Africas ancient healing systems for many thousands of years to control parasites among many other health applications; better yet, shea is completely natural. Discover the fascinating history of shea butter as we discuss its importance in traditional African health care and everyday life. See how the latest clinical studies are proving the benefit of shea oils as potential dietary supplements. Most importantly, however, you will learn how daily use of shea delivers myriad benefits to your skin. As you will see, breaking clinical data verifies the ancient and modern claims of skin that is more youthful, smoother, brighter, and more supple when treated with this natural, cost-effective, fast-acting oil. Listen to the story of shea: an amazing substance whose ancient pedigree is finding new uses and is winning the hearts of those who seek greater health and deeper beauty.