My $6 skincare secret comes straight from Africa – it’s great for staving off wrinkles, a tub from Amazon lasts a year
A BEAUTY fan has shared her go-to inexpensive anti-aging trick.
A cheap $6 buy sourced from Africa helps her stave off wrinkles.
Redditor Analogpursuits shared the skincare tip in a post.
“Pure shea butter. Straight from Africa. I order it by the tub on Amazon for about $5.50/8 ounces tub,” she said.
“That lasts me about a year. Absolutely the best moisturizer and nothing artificial. Get some.
“I’ve recommended to other sparkies (and other trades) on here. You will not be disappointed. I’ve been using it on my face for 15 years too. Great to stave off the wrinkles.”
While she didn’t specify the brand she uses, shoppers have raved about Herboganic’s Pure Raw Africa Shea Butter as an anti-aging treatment.
“I’m over 50, and I don’t have wrinkles on my chest or the chicken skin under my arms that most of my friends have,” said one reviewer.
“I can choose the scent I prefer so it’s not overpowering.
“This bulk pack is more cost effective for the results I get.”
Others agreed that when it comes to skincare, quality matters.
Luckily, they don’t have to compromise on quality on cost with the find.
“When buying skin care ingredients on Amazon, you always face a risk factor as far as quality goes,” wrote one reviewer.
They explained that the shea butter passed their quality standards for use in their small business.
“This one is one of the best quality shea butters I have purchased on Amazon in the last 5 years for my skin care business,” they said.
“The texture is smooth and creamy, it has been well filtered and it smells like fresh shea butter.”
Anti-aging tips and 'superstar' products
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Dr. Anatalia Moore is a GP and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.
She told The U.S. Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin journey.
She said the fundamental basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages — it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
“Moisturizers are my superstar, even over products containing active ingredients,” she said.
“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right kind of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them in, literally stabilizes your skin.
“This in itself quickly can soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as often these are worsened by dehydration.
“It also allows the skin to function as it should.
“It then can heal faster, which, among many things, can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, less flares of dermatitis and rosacea, and shorter-lived, milder breakouts.”
Dr. Moore’s skincare staples:
- Obagi Hydrate and Hydrate Lux moisturizer, $78
- Adequate sleep
- Balanced diet
- Reducing stress
Others couldn’t help but agree that the shea butter raised the bar on other suppliers.
“I’ve been using shea butter for decades. I make moisturizing butters for my family using shea butter as the base and was getting a product auto-shipped every six weeks through Amazon for the last two years,” wrote one reviewer.
“The company I used to order from recently made some adjustments to their processing that left their butter with an off putting smell I could not endure!
“As I was scrolling through to find a suitable replacement, I came across this product.
“The video from the supplier and reviews sold me! This is superb quality shea butter and such a large quantity I won’t need to order more for at least six months!”
One happy customer verified the authenticity of the shea butter.
“Remind me of the Motherland (memory lane),” they said.
“Just knowing I can feel my skin breathing and not lacking any moisture and seals my skin protecting it from the weather is perfect.
“Gives my skin a natural glow and yes, my skin is oily combination but babyyy get you this raw African Shea Butter.y
‘You won’t use any other moisturizer again. Period!”