Benefits of applying shea butter (ori)

Shea butter is a product that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the shea tree. It is rich in vitamins A,E and F. It has ultraviolet protection and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and nutrients. It is also good for baby skin, i mean the raw organic one.
Benefits
Moisturizing: The amount of natural vitamins and fatty acids in shea butter makes it nourishing and mosturizing for the skin of both children and adult. It helps to protect the skins natural oil.
Skin smoothing: Shea butter aids in the skins natural collagen production and contains oleic, stearic, palmitic and linolenic acids that protect the skin. It nourishes and prevents drying of the skin.
For baby care: It is non toxic and gentle enough to be applied on the baby's skin. The organic one; the butter can be applied all over the body or to selective parts such as the elbows, knees, cheeks which tend to dry out faster in babies and young children.Another way to use it on children is by adding one spoonful to their bathing water. It forms a protective layer on the skin that seals in moisture and acts as a barrier  to dust and other environmental contaminants like the black soot.
Reduction and prevention of stretch marks during pregnancy: Stretch mark formation depends on hereditary and other factors such as weight gain, large tummy caused by large baby or excess amniotic fluid. Keeping the skin moisturized will reduce and prevent them. It is best to use non toxic moisturizing agents like shea butter since many chemicals can be absorbed through the skin,  for keeping the skin hydrated all through pregnancy and lactating period. The fatty acids in shea butter being similar in composition to skin fat may help nourish the dermal layer which broke down due to over stretching and make it more elastic by promoting collagen production. Regular application of shea butter on the stomach, thighs and breasts is key to avoiding stretch marks.
Economic benefits: It is a known fact that there is economic meltdown. So instead of shelling out serious amount of money on skin products just opt for a cheaper and more efficient one.