I hate to say it folks but pure Shea butter breaks out my face! I have given it a few weeks to make sure it was really the culprit of the tiny bumps and whiteheads I have noticed popping up on my left cheek and forehead. I never get pimples except for every few months around that special time. :D I'm sad about it because I really like the idea of using one single product for my face and it's cheap considering such a small amount goes a long way. So....I have discontinued the use of Shea butter on my face and have decided to try a different approach.I have used Burt's Bees products before and one day while in CVS I saw an end cap with a few of their cosmetic items. I was looking specifically for a night cream and decided to give the Radiance Night Cream with Royal Jelly a try. I have used it for a few nights now and I have to say, it's not like anything I have ever used before. The scent is light and the cream is more of a thick, opalescent fluid. It's slick between the fingers but massages into my skin nicely. When I wake up my face looks dewy but not greasy. And so far so good with the bumps! The ones I had a going away and I have not seen any new ones pop up.
A Burt's Bees description:
While you sleep, nourishing Royal Jelly naturally replenishes your delicate facial skin with essential amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and key minerals. Almond oil deeply moisturizes while rosemary and pine tree extracts stimulate skin for an invigorating overnight treatment.
Also:
Royal jelly, a not-yet-household name product in the United States, is widely used in Europe where it is known for its ability to enhance skin texture and smoothness, and for its contributions to longevity. In a German medical report, Royal Jelly in Dermatological Cosmetics, Hans Weitgasser, M.D., writes that royal jelly, added to face masks, creams, and lotions, softens the skin, causing fine lines and wrinkles to disappear. "Through local application, as an ingredient in face masks, creams, and lotions, royal jelly has tremendous effects at the cellular level. In regular use, the skin becomes soft and wrinkles disappear. When royal jelly is used topically as a salve on skin damaged by the effects of radium treatment (radiation), the skin heals rapidly and symptoms disappear.
From: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FKA/is_n5_v59/ai_19357253
Apparently, royal jelly has been used for centuries with many great benefits. Here are some cool sites to check out regarding this wonder substance.
Pure Royal Jelly
Royal jelly: uncovering a nutritional treasuretrove
What's All the Buzz ABout Royal Jelly?
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I haven't tried using shea butter on my face at all, it is great for my hair. I think it is quite heavy in oil content which is probably why a more liquid moisturiser may work better for the face. I think shea butter is great for very dry skin but maybe it is too heavy for your face?
ReplyDeleteI use shea on my face and it's fine, but I ADORE Burt's Bees products. I use their anti-aging oil (forget the proper name) and their hair conditioner when I'm too lazy to make my own conditioner. I've also used their tinted lip moisturizer and their baby products (on me). It's a really nice line.
ReplyDeleteI use this cream--and love it.
ReplyDeleteIts a natural product. It contains no harmful chemical so don't fear of allergy. It give good result on your face. Low cost and effective way to maintain beauty.
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Hi Leslie>>>>how is this product working for you, thus far? I'm trying to find a natural moisturiser for winter... I've heard alot about royal jelly ( it's used in some of the products in jamaica)but I'm not sure how it would do on the face.
ReplyDelete@Lee: I do use this still from time to time but not as frequently. I really liked it and had no problems. I've only used the Burts Bees brand though. HTH!
ReplyDeleteShea butter is actually known to clog facial pores..so this is not surprising. I found your blog because I'm looking for an all natural Royal Jelly/Honey night moisturizer and still on the search! Have any of you tried Egyptian Magic? I know it's sold at Whole Foods and its all natural with a few ingredients..but I want to find a sample before I purchase the actual product. Anyway..great blog..I'll be checking it out more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anon! Yeah, I know some people who use shea on their face and it works wonders for them. But it did have a bad effect for me. I have not tried the EM but if you do, let me know how you like it!
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