Will Shea Butter Clog my Pores?

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive about our Sheer Shea Butter is, "Will it clog my pores?."  It is an understandable concern because the texture of the butter feels and goes on like an oil and therefore inflicts fear of the dreaded breakout!  

Good News!!!

"Shea butter is non-comedogenic, which means it won't clog your pores. According to the American Shea Butter Institute, moisturizers in shea butter mimic the moisturizers in sebum. Thus, it “tricks” your skin into thinking it has enough sebum, and helps stop overproduction of sebum. This makes it a great remedy for dry skin. You also get other extras with shea butter as its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties help to treat acne lesions. "(source American Shea Butter Insititue & blog.africaimports.com)

Why is this?

Firstly, we as a society have been taught to believe that unless you are drying your skin out when cleansing and moisturising you are not treating it properly and therefore causing pimples or skin irritation(s) to occur.  The opposite is actually true. When you are drying your skin out, you are stripping the skin of its natural oils and actually causing the skin react and become more irritated.

Shea Butter is rich in vitamin A which assists in healing and treating skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis as well as blemishes and even wrinkles (bonus)! It also repairs the skin from sun damange, burns and stretch marks and creates an all over even skin tone.  Vitamin E is an antioxidant found in Shea Butter that contains polyphenols and phytonutrients which are anti-inflammatory which will soothe skin and irritation such as sunburn and insect bites.

So, are you ready to try Sheer Shea? We hope this blog will make you feel more comfortable using shea butter/oil on your face and/or body. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

Stay hydrated. Stay safe. Stay beautiful xx

Courtney

Co-Founder of Sheer Shea Team