Shea Butter for Glowing Skin

2. Reduce Itching, Even After Sunburn

Shea butter contains anti-inflammatory properties that give soothing relief to sunburned skin. In addition to reducing the pain and tight, dry feeling of sunburned skin, it also helps mitigate inflamed dermatitis and provide relief. Shea butter is also rich in Vitamin E, which contains healing antioxidants. These compounds help reduce the presence of free radical molecules - damaging molecules that affect healthy cells and increase oxidative stress on the body. Oxidative stress and free radical damage are particularly likely with sunburns; treating the burned area with healing balm can reduce the epidermal damage.