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Using Body Butter For Natural Skin Care

Cocoa body butter can be used on a variety of body parts, not just the ever expanding belly of pregnant women. In our house we use the product as a totally body moisturizer, for dry feet and as a hand creme. The Butter melts into the skin leaving the skin soft, supple and never tacky. The delicate hint of chocolate dissipates in a matter of seconds and since we never use artificial fragrances our product does not contain phthalates.

The texture of shea butter is not like a regular lotion. Since you're dealing with pure shea butter you have to think of it like an oil... not like a lotion or cream. It melts to an oil very easily. When it is not melted it is slightly crumbly, and even hard depending on the temperature. If you take a pea sized amount and rub it between your hands, it melts to an oil at body temperature. Spread it all over and massage dry areas like cracked heals or elbows. Shea butter quickly absorbs into the skin so it does not leave a greasy feeling.

Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans and is used in a variety of products due to its healing properties and is often referred to as the ultimate moisturizer. Cocoa butter has been used by pregnant women for years in the treatment and prevention of stretch marks.

Shea butter, sometimes mixed with cocoa butter, is also a natural fat and is extracted from fruit of the Shea tree and is used as a moisturizer and an emollient in high-end cosmetics. Shea Butter contains vitamins A, E and F. These vitamins balance and normalize the skin. It is quickly absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy residue.

The importance of what we put into our bodies is all around us is something we should also consider as a part of the things that we put on us. Every time we pick up a magazine we read about what we should eat, how much exercise we should have on a daily basis, and what vitamins we should be taking.

We find ourselves in the grocery store reading labels and deciding if that particular item is going to end up in our shopping cart. We have grown accustomed to thinking that if you can't pronounce a word/chemical on a food package then it can't be good for our bodies. We don't however, take time to read labels on the products we put on our bodies.

The following are some great items that can be used as skin care supplements to keep you looking good.

Kokum Butter comes from the Garcinia Tree. This butter is beneficial in aiding and regenerating tired and worn skin cells. It also supports elasticity and general flexibility of the skin wall.

Shea Butter comes from the vegetable fat of the Karite Tree. This is a fabulous butter for those seeking naturally healthy skin.This butter forms a water resistant, breathable film and makes a wonderful cosmetic base.

Cocoa Butter comes from the roasted seeds of the Cacao Tree. It contains natural antioxidants and is naturally rich in Vitamin E. Cocoa butter is often used in aromatherapy massage to promote relaxation. Cocoa Butter is easily absorbed into the skin and is known for its hydrating effects.

When you marry these two wonderful butters into one amazing body creme you create a moisturizer for the whole family. Organic Aloe, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil are just a few of the natural botanical ingredients you will find in quality body butters. Created to help maintain skin elasticity and moisture, products with these ingredients are good for the skin.

The next time you purchase a body care product, read the label. Look for words like natural, organic, and even handcrafted. Skin is the largest organ of the human body! When you think about how you can take care of yourself in a natural way, think natural body care.

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