Shea butter is widely known for its healing properties. While it has been used for millennia by native cultures for healing and soothing damaged skin, its beneficial properties have been increasingly recognized by dermatologists and skin care experts, and it is now used as a primary ingredient in many skin care and cosmetic products. In spite of its popularity, though, few men realize that Shea butter can be especially effective when it comes to penis care – in particular, for treating common problems like cracked, dry penis skin.

What is Shea butter?

It is the oil of the fruit of the Shea tree, a plant that is native to Africa. The oil is extracted from the fruit through a natural process, and it has been used for centuries to treat many problems, including burns, sores, wrinkles, dandruff, eczema and psoriasis.

In its natural form, Shea butter has a yellowish-gray color; it also has an aroma that may be unpleasant to some, although this generally disappears after it has been absorbed into the skin. Refined versions of the product may have a more pleasant odor and consistency – although some of the potency may be lost through processing.

It is a highly effective moisturizer, and it may promote the renewal of skin cells, thus helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkled, brittle skin; it has also been shown to increase circulation. It contains skin-fortifying nutrients such as vitamins A and E, and it has both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, it even contains a natural UV-protectant called cinnamic acid, which helps to protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.

How does it benefit the penile skin?

Shea butter has a wide range of uses and can soothe, smooth and heal the skin on most parts of the body. For men who are looking for a solution for common penile skin issues, products containing Shea butter are known for the following benefits:

1) Moisturizing dry penis skin;

2) Relieving the itch related to dry skin, dermatitis, fungal infections, eczema and psoriasis;

3) Healing cracked or chafed skin;

4) Softening penile tissue that has been toughened and thickened through chronic rough handling;

5) Boosting the skin’s natural elasticity;

6) Reducing the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles;

7) Smoothing skin tone;

8) Preventing bumps after shaving.

Where to find Shea butter for use on the penis

It can be found in a wide range of skin care products and cosmetics and is available in most places that personal care items are sold. Not all preparations containing Shea butter are created equal, however, and not all of them are appropriate for use on the penile skin. When choosing a product for treating the penis, it is best to look for unscented, sensitive-skin lotions, as the fragrances found in many regular body lotions and creams can be irritating to the more sensitive penile tissue.

The amount of Shea butter included in a cream or lotion is also an important consideration. Many manufacturers capitalize on its popularity by adding just a small amount to an inexpensive product so that they can claim it as an ingredient. A product that lists Shea butter as one of the first ingredients on the label will contain a greater amount than one that mentions it toward the end of the ingredient list.

One solution is to look for pure Shea butter, which can be found in many natural food or health stores. A high-quality penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) that contains Shea butter, along with other beneficial ingredients for penile health, is also a good option, as products like this are designed specifically for daily application to the penis and are easily absorbed into the penile skin.

Source by John Dugan