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Mafura butter

Mafura Butter

What is Mafura Butter?

Mafura butter is derived from the shiny black seeds of the Cape Mohogany (botanical name Trichilia emetica) – a beautiful evergreen tree that is found across Southern Africa. The butter is rich in essential fatty acids and is renowned for its cosmetic and healing properties.

Why use Mafura Butter?

Research published in the South African Journal of Botany, the African Journal of Agricultural Research and Phyto Trad Oils, reveal the amazing benefits of Mafura Butter.

This is because of the following facts:

  • It has high proportions of palmitic and oleic acids which have been proven to be good skin permeation enhancers.
  • It has high levels of oleic acid which have antioxidant properties.
  • It contains liminoids known to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • It is rich in essential fatty acids and has a nourishing, revitalizing effect on the skin and hair.

How can you benefit from Mafura Butter?

Dull skin appearance – this is often a sign of the ageing process. Ageing causes the skin to lose some of its protective ability due to free radicals or oxidants. Topical antioxidants such Mafura butter work to block the free radicals that cause dullness and ageing. It also keeps free radicals from penetrating deeper into the skin and damaging your skin’s structure.

Skin inflammation – this is one of the most common problems in dermatology. The skin is our largest organ, and just like our heart or lungs, it needs the proper nutrition to function well. When the inflammation is in the skin, the body’s largest organ, this can affect your health and your appearance. Inflammation causes the skin’s barrier function to weaken. This leads to loss of moisture and leaves the skin drier and more prone to sensitivity. Mafura butter has anti-inflammatory properties which help to fight protect your skin against bacteria, viruses and infections.

Revitalise skin and hair – essential fatty acids are crucial to skin function and appearance. Without these acids our skin is at risk of inflammation and increased moisture loss. Our bodies obtain essential fatty acids through food and through application onto the skin. Using Mafura butter on your skin provides protection from future damage to your skin and can help to revitalize previously damaged skin. Essential fatty acids are also important for the hair. When it comes to healthy, shiny hair, you can only get what you put in. Mafura butter adds sheen and lustre to your hair. The essential fatty acids in Mafura butter help prevent dry and itchy scalp by helping your head to retain moisture in the skin.

Prevents dehydration - healthy, moisturized skin is the body's first line of defense against the skin diseases and skin break down. Mafura butter has the double benefit of feeding your skin with nutrients and forming a protective barrier that prevents dehydration. The skin is better able to absorb the micronutrients it needs to stay young and healthy.

Mafura butter is a beauty gem for looking after your skin, strengthening your hair and relieving your dry scalp.

Check out our products with Mafura Butter: Heart of Africa Body Balm