what makes silky mermaid so silky?

Used for centuries for its healing properties, shea butter comes from shea trees in West Africa. I use the highest grade, fair trade, cold-pressed shea butter originally sourced from Ghana.

Here are the top 5 reasons why it's the key ingredient in Silky Mermaid body butter:

1. It’s safe for all skin types. Unlike most tree nut products, shea is very low in the proteins that can trigger allergies. In fact, there’s no medical literature documenting an allergy to topical shea butter. It’s naturally hypoallergenic and safe for even sensitive skin. 

2. It’s deeply moisturizing. Shea butter is renowned for its moisturizing effects. These benefits are tied to shea’s fatty acid content, including linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. When you apply shea topically, these oils are rapidly absorbed into your skin, restoring the barrier between your skin and the outside environment, holding moisture in and reducing your risk of dryness.

3. It’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidizing. The plant esters of shea butter have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. This may help minimize irritation caused by environmental factors, such as dry weather or chlorine exposure, as well as inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema. Shea butter has significant levels of vitamins A and E, promotes strong antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are important anti-aging agents that protect your skin cells from free radicals that can lead to premature aging and dull-looking skin.

4. It’s antibacterial and antifungal. Shea's antibacterial properties may decrease the amount of acne-causing bacteria and other harmful microbes on the skin. Shea can also help prevent and support healing of skin infections caused by fungi. While shea butter may not be able to treat every kind of fungal infection, it kills spores of the fungi that causes ringworm and athlete’s foot.

5. It helps boost collagen production. Shea butter contains triterpenes. These naturally occurring chemical compounds are thought to enhance collagen fiber production. This may minimize the appearance of fine lines and result in plumper skin.

Information source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/shea-butter-benefits

Grapeseed oil: Light, non-comedogenic and full of vital antioxidents to nourish and protect your skin.

Sunflower oil: Anti-inflammatory and rich in natural emollients, sunflower oil deeply moisturizes. 

Beeswax: Hydrates, conditions, soothes, and calms the skin. It exfoliates, repairs damage, promotes the skin's regeneration, diminishes the appearance of the signs of aging, soothes itchiness and irritation, and creates a barrier against environmental pollutants. 

Vitamin E oil: Antimicrobial, antifungal and antiseptic, this wonderful ingredient is a natural preservative and skin protectant.

Arrowroot starch: A gluten-free starch that acts as a thickener and softener in body butter. It counterbalances the oils contained in body butter to create a smooth, non-greasy feel. 

Essential oils: a small amount of essential oils are added for aromatherapy benefits. 

• Lavender-Lemon: Lavender has been used for centuries for its calming, relaxing and soothing effects. Lemon is a refreshing, bright fragrance to enhance mood and clarity.
• Herbal: A clean fragrance blend of lemongrass, sage and bergamot
• Peppermint: Invigorating and soothing at the same time
• Bright Citrus: A sunny blend of tangerine, lemon and bergamot to awaken the senses
• Fragrance Free: made without any fragrant essential oils