We all know that there is nothing more palatable and relaxing than diving in the pool or on the beach during the summer but, beware! We have to pay close attention to the protection and care of our hair, since it can be damaged by the chlorine of the pool, the salt of the sea and the sun, especially if it is dyed or with wicks. Shea butter, is the perfect solution to take care of your hair during the holidays. This summer your friends will be jealous with your new #BFF, take note!

What is shea butter?

Shea butter can be found in the heart of the African tropics and is extracted directly from the Karite tree. Its peculiar nut-shaped fruit contains the white almond which, after a manipulation process, becomes a precious ivory butter with a sweet smell.

The elixir of mother nature

Thanks to its multiple properties, its use in cosmetics is highly sought after and has been used for many decades in the African continent for hair and skin care. Today is a staple in our beauty routine.

What are the properties of shea butter?

This 100% natural ingredient is ideal to restore vitality to our skin and hair thanks to the vitamins A, D, E and F it contains. Which are essential for a healthy balance of our skin and hair. It should also be noted its high content of fatty acids and its emollient, nourishing and moisturizing properties, which provide elasticity and hydration.

What specific uses do you have for hair?

• Excellent remedy to calm the itching of our scalp caused by dryness, irritation or dandruff. It has anti-inflammatory properties, does not clog pores and provides the nutrition that the hair needs. It is a perfect ally for curled and dyed hair.
• It serves as a hair sealer thanks to its moisturizing properties.
• It also protects it from the sun and high temperatures covering the entire capillary architecture without leaving it greasy.

Where can you get your products with shea butter?

This excellent ally for damaged hair can be found in the Biolage RAW range and specifically in its Re-Hydrate Clay . Not only does our #BFF, Shea butter, also contain Moroccan lava clay, another perfect ingredient for your hair.

This mask will help you recover hair hydration, leaving dryness behind and resulting in a soft and shiny mane. What more could you want? As you know, the products of the RAW range contain a large percentage of ingredients of natural origin and, in this case, its formula is 97%. You just have to leave it on for 5 minutes and clarify.

You can always combine this product with others to achieve a better result; In this case, try the shea butter mask and lava clay in your hair care routine. And finally, after drying the Replenish Oil Mist oil to add more shine and softness to the hair for longer.