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This will be a careful, thorough, and detailed review of Shea Brand Shea Butter. It’s going to be long. For a shorter review, see my review posted with the Lavender Shea Brand shea butter.
I am so excited about this! It is one of the best products I’ve ever used on my lips. And I try *everything*! I get really uncomfortable if my lips feel at all dry. So I’m constantly putting something on them, simple Vaseline, Burt’s Bees, Fresh, all the way up to By Terry Baume de Rose and La Mer The Lip Balm. I have dozens of products. I try *everything*. And many things do work really, really well. I’ve especially loved Vaseline Pink Bubbly, a “limited edition” champagne-grape flavor, and I adore Dior’s beautifully scented, comfortably plumping Rose Plumping Balm. For all it’s simplicity, Shea Brand has proved to me to work better, and at an excellent value, too.
I bought this because I know I like shea butter, specifically L’Occitane’s. Shea Brand is more shea for your money. And I was particularly searching for rose-scented products, because I’m as obsessed with anything rose as I am addicted to lip balms ;) So I positively pounced on the Shea Rose! While it is quite versatile, I will be mostly be focusing on its use as a lip balm.
Lets start from the outside . . .
PACKAGING
I love the container. Sporting a very pretty label, it is a sturdy tin that’s easy to hold and easy to open, even for my arthritic hands. The shea balm inside is an opaque white solid that melts clear. Keeping it in your pocket will warm the shea and soften it, so be careful. It’s easy to use too much and waste it if you use it when it melty. Don’t store it anywhere above room temperature or it will definitely melt and possibly leak or spill or generally become more difficult to use. Best kept solid and used a little at a time.
LIPS
Gently press the shea and it will soften from your touch. For lips you barely need a fingertip’s worth. Scoop just a little bit and then slowly smooth it over your lips. You can feel it melting into your skin, deeply moisturizing and soothing. It leaves a subtle silky sheen but it’s not greasy. Nor is it waxy or sticky like many lip products. It’s the perfect consistency, rich, smooth, and emollient.
What I like best about this product is how deeply moisturizing it is, and how long the quenching comfort lasts. Other lip products either just sit on top of your lips or are too thin to last very long, requiring frequent reapplication. That’s my main complaint about most lip products - needing to keep putting on more, over and over, again and again.
At night I’m particularly troubled, because one of my bedtime medications causes me to just utterly dry out in my sleep. I wake up frequently feeling downright desiccated and gasping for a sip of water, some lip balm, and even hand and body lotion. Since I’ve been using this shea balm, however, I’ve been so much more comfortable! I don’t need to reapply 3-4 times a night like I’m used to doing. In fact, I can go a whole night with my lips remaining comfortably quenched even if the rest of me wakes up parched. It’s WONDERFUL.
There honestly hasn’t been another product I’ve tried that hydrates my lips so thoroughly. And with that hydration comes a natural, noticeable plumpness, too. I normally need a product that causes tingling or burning - which I really like, actually - in order to make my lips look and feel fuller. The shea butter makes them pillowy plump without the zing. My lips look and feel natural - and KISSABLE!
My husband haaates my lip balm addiction, because he hates getting any kind of waxy sticky lip goop on his lips, particularly if it burns! He’s more sensitive to my lip products than I am. Sometimes he’ll lean in to kiss me and I have to warn “I have stuff on my lips!” So he’ll make do with a kiss on the nose. But with this shea butter, my lips are soft, silky, smooth and sexy, always ready to smooch! 😘
FACE, BODY, & MORE
Shea butter is simple and versatile enough to be used almost anywhere on your body. I’ve rubbed a little into my rough, dry elbows to heal them quickly, and I’ve even used the barest touch to soften my hair and smooth flyaways, assuring a neat and tidy bun or ponytail.
I must say though that I think the tin and the texture really makes this product most ideal for lips, but it does have a versatility limited only by your imagination. And maybe your personal needs.
I have Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I’ve found it’s difficult to really get a satisfying dose of moisture in my frail hands. I’m afraid I’ll use too much of the product, plus working the shea into a soft lotion to moisturize my whole hands is difficult. If I had the larger 3.5oz tin I would likely be more comfortable using the amount I need to really comfortably cover my hands. But for the non-arthritic person, this will surely be easier to use, whether from the 1oz or 3.5oz, and will impart a rich, deep moisture that softens work-worn hands.
I have just barely played with putting it on my face. I don’t need the moisture, but I was curious how it would feel. Like on your lips, it melts in easily, and smoothes over my skin like a silky peignoir. Again, a little goes a long way. It absorbs quickly and, used sparingly, does not leave a greasy sheen. Personally, I’m not worried about it clogging my pores or causing a breakout; despite being so pale, my skin is not sensitive and never breaks out no matter what I do to it. So my experience may not be the best example, but I can at least describe how it feels. I will update after a few more experiments.
PSORIASIS & EXCEMA
I used to have severe, full-body psoriasis (thanks to my autoimmune disorder) that covered me in angry red blister-like patches in some places and itchy, scaly patches in others. My legs were completely covered; it looked like burns.
Fortunately I’m on a successful immunosuppressive treatment that has mostly cleared it, but I have a few stubbornly remaining patches, on my right ankle, right forearm, and behind my ears.
Packing on Shea butter has had fascinating results. Scales are so softened they are easy to just scrape right off with no trouble, and the itching and tightness go away when the shea is absorbed. It takes reapplication, it’s not a cure, but it helps better than even good ole Vaseline or any of the many expensive creams I have. I suspect it’s because many of those creams include alcohol and lanolin. Pure shea means there are no extra ingredients that could further irritate rather than sooth. Just natural soothing, softening.
NOTE TO PSORIASIS & EXCEMA SUFFERERS: I’ve also found maracuja oil (I used Tarte brand) works incredibly well. I’ve wondered if it may have anti-inflammatory properties. I wonder if shea might as well; I’ll be looking into it. If any topical treatment has anti-inflammatory benefits as well, of course that would be ideal. Until I know more, though, I just avoid products with alcohol and lanolin, and shea and maracuja oil work well for me.
FRAGRANCE - ROSE, LAVENDER, & WOODLAND FOG
So, the balm works wonderfully, but what about the fragrance and/or flavor?The Rose scent, my introduction to the brand, is not as strong as I would like, but since I like the results, I don’t mind so much about the disappointment over fragrance. It’s very, very mild, and not really all that rosy either.
As for flavor, there isn’t any. It’s not sugary, or soapy, or anything. Maybe at most you might say there’s a mild nuttiness, but barely. I don’t need flavor in my lip balms, but I do love fragrance and so wish it were stronger, like the aforementioned Dior balm or Aerin’s rose lip conditioner.
Since I loved the product so much, I immediately ordered the Lavender and Woodland Fog, too. Lavender is much much more strongly scented, and I LOVE IT! It’s how I wish the other two would be. Speaking of lavender-scented balms, I have loved the Milk Makeup Brand multi-purpose petroleum-jelly-like balm, which has a great sweet lavender scent. The shea acts longer, and Shea Brand is a beer value.
Woodland Fog is far, far more subtle even than the Rose; really I just can’t smell anything at all. I would really like it to smell stronger, as I like the description of the supposed scent, and would love to have a fresh, woodsy-scented product to use during Autumn and Winter. I am particular about seasonal fragrances, because I like to experience the seasons to their fullest with all my senses. I use not just seasonal candles, room spray, shampoo, and body wash, but even dish soap and kitchen cleaner! Seasonal lip balm would be a terrific detail! I wish very much that the makers would amp up the fragrance in the Rose and Woodland Fog scents. I will probably send them a message about it.
CONCLUSION
I told you it would be long and thorough! Ultimately, my only real complaint is that the fragrances are far too weak. Otherwise, I am *super* impressed and pleased with this simple product’s quality, versatility, and most importantly, effectiveness for my needs. I will definitely be a repeat customer of Shea Brand products.
I had a very positive experience with purchasing and communicating with the staff at Shea Brand.
I'm new to moisturizing and taking care of my skin. It is something that I hear about, but never actually participated in. I contacted the seller with a question or two about this product, and Austin Katz was nice enough to respond. He did his best to explain and educate me on the product, as well as address my concern that the current 1oz. tin of this product seemed a little to "solid".
He let me know that there is a slightly different version of the product being made with is a little more creamy to the touch. Not so much as to be in a tube or a dispenser of any sort. It's still in a tin container, but a little softer.
The product itself is really nice. I live in Southern California and my face is almost always dry from the weather. This has helped me keep it moisturized through out the day. The product is a little greasy when it is applied, but if applied in proper proportions, it gets absorbed and doesn't leave a greasy gloss or anything like that. I found it best to use right after a shower. It has also helped me with my beard. The skin under the hair gets super dry, to the point of making it very itchy and irritated. I've been massaging this product into the skin of the affected areas, and it has helped dramatically with not just relieving the symptoms but also helping the skin heal so the symptoms don't come back.
I highly recommend this product for anyone with dry or damaged skin. I will definitely be purchasing more in the near future.
A GAME CHANGER. That's what Shea Brand is for me! I've been looking high and low for a quality all-purpose moisturizer that's all natural and organic. I use Shea mostly on my hands and I love taking the few seconds to warm up the raw thick Shea in my hands to its softer, more malleable form. I also dab a bit on dry lips and even on the ends of my hair. I wasn't kidding when I said that it's wonderfully multi-purpose!
I'm a huge fan of lavender essential oils and its soothing properties, which is why I was thrilled to see (and smell!) that Shea did not skimp on it. Not only am I now moisturized, but I also instantly feel more calm and relax.
LOVE SHEA! Keep up the amazing quality work and I'm excited to try Rose and Woodlang Fog!
This product is fabulous. The skin on my legs often gets inflamed and this product was the first to calm and soothe this problem area. If you think of this product along the lines of traditional lotions that are watered down and come pouring out of a bottle you might be disappointed when you initially encounter this product. Best to think of it as a healing balm rather than a slather commercial moisturizer. Love the product and the company.
I really like this product and will continue to use it on my lips, fingernails; cuticles -- and other areas of rough, dry skin!
Whipped Organic Shea Butter comes in a small, metal screw-top pot that is convenient to drop into the purse and take anywhere. The fragrance of the lavender product is very subtle and not overpowering.
I've recommended this product to family members, and I recommend it to you as well.
Feature Product
- NOURISHING DAILY MOISTURIZER: Shea is a powerfully nourishing daily moisturizer. Thick, reliable, and protective, this butter contains the ingredients necessary to revitalize dry skin, hair and lips. The fatty acids replenish important lipids and strengthen cell membranes in the skin, allowing this balm to rapidly regenerate, soften and soothe dehydrated and sensitive skin.
- HEALING PROPERTIES: Shea Butter contains natural anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat eczema, eliminate scars, prevent stretch marks, smooth Keratosis Pilaris, and heal burned or damaged skin. When applied regularly, you can also see a boost in collagen production which slows down the skin-aging process leaving you with a youthful, flawless glow.
- JASMINE ESSENTIAL OIL: Jasmine Shea combines organic shea butter with a healthy dose of 100% pure Jasmine Essential Oil. Prized for its mood-lifting scent, and often referred to as the King of Oils, Jasmine Oil is a natural aphrodisiac and natural antiseptic. It's also a rich "Cicatrisant," meaning it has skin-and-wound healing properties. It works synergistically with lipid-replacing shea butter to improve skin elasticity and balance moisture levels over time.
- EASY APPLICATION: Shea is hard to the touch and melts beneath your skin. Simply scoop melt between your palms and apply liberally to lips, dry, healing or sun damaged skin or hair. Works great on all areas of the face and neck along with wrinkles, stretch marks, razor bumps, cuticles, elbows, and minor burns. And remember, a little goes a long way!
- ORGANIC INGREDIENTS: We use all natural organic ingredients to create our semi-refined shea butter. It still contains the same fatty acid composition, and what vitamins were lost we replace with a Vitamin E oil. Coupled with 100% pure Jasmine Oil this Shea Butter is pleasant to use as it does not clog the pores nor leave sticky, greasy, or oily residues on your face or wherever applied.
Description
Shea is a powerfully nourishing daily moisturizer, and a little bit goes a long way. Thick, reliable and protective, yet soft and rapidly nourishing, Shea's fatty acids replenish important lipids and strengthen cell membranes in the skin. Regenerate, soften and protect dry, dehydrated, healing, and sensitive skin and hair. Use on eczema, to eliminate scars, prevent stretch marks, smooth Keratosis Pilaris, and heal burned and damaged skin.*Shea is hard to the touch and melts beneath your skin.
I got the small lavender shea and it is so cute and perfect to keep in my pocket. I use shea mostly for my lips and my dry hands. I work in healthcare where I have to constantly wash my hands causing a lot of cracks and breakage in my skin. This lavender smells so good and goes on my hands seamlessly, leaving my skin hydrated and moist. Best part about this shea is that unlike lotion, it isn't sticky but leaves my hands feeling soft and moisturized! Love it! I also purchased rose shea which I love as well. high quality product!
Received my Lavender Shea yesterday and used it on my feet and FACE this morning. Wonderful! So difficult to keep feet soft in summer here in Arizona where it is so dry. This really seems to do the trick. Also like that it has a scent but not overpowering. I will definitely be buying more Shea products by this company!
As much as I love all the other scents, I’d have to say Woodland Fog is my favorite. I really love the earthy fragrance is has, and it’s definitely not too subtle or overpowering. I use this all year round- it makes my skin SO soft and it NEVER feels greasy or oily! I use it on my lips too, wherever skin is dry. I use it once in morning or after washing my hands and I’m literally good to go for hours. I don’t think I’ve come across a “cream” that works this well. This is an absolute life savior!
I love that I can travel with this since it is solid. It does need to be warmed up in your hand before spreading on your skin. The jasmine scent is amazing
My hands have been so dry this winter and Shea is the only thing helping! It comes out thick from the tin, but a little goes a long way once it melts from my body heat. My hands feel really moisturized on a deeper level than my usual hand lotion. The smell is great! It's not too potent and overwhelming, more like a touch of aromatherapy on my hands to soothe me. I recently read an article saying Jasmine, as aromatherapy, was great as a mood booster - such an added bonus in the winter.
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