Pure Shea Butter by Karite Buerre : My Search For Lip Balm Ends

Dry days have arrived. I have started feeling little chill in the air and am loving it. This is actually an amazing time. We have got so many festivals going on and the summer is bidding good bye for few months.

Recently I have started feeling that my oily skin has turned little flaky and rough. Until I start using my cleanser for winters, Cetaphil, my skin will demand of a heavy moisturiser than Clean n Clear oil free moisturiser. So I sometimes dab on some butter on my face, I mean Shea Butter.

Karite Buerre recently entered into skin care. I was introduced to this brand by Fab Bag. I generally don’t subscribe to fab bags. I read reviews of every month’s fab bag contents. If, I feel, 2-3 products are good, then I order one otherwise skip. Coming back to the cute little tub of smoothness, I think it was a wise decision to get the June fab bag. There were Geri G Foundation, some shampoo sample (which is lying unused in my stash), Livon serum samples and Pure Shea butter.

Claims by Karite Buerre:

Treatment of dry skin, eczema, and minor burns.
Pain relief from swelling and arthritis.
Improves muscle relaxation and stiffness.
Natural Sunscreen (SPF6), due to its rich content of vitamins A & E.
Treats dark spots, skin discolorations, stretch marks, wrinkles and blemishes.
Massages, diaper rash, and as a hair conditioner and much more.

Price:

It retails at Rs.499 for 50 grams. I got a sample from Fab Bag which weighs 20gms.

Availability:

FabBag.com and some other e commerce websites.

Ingredients:

Except Shea Butter, nothing else has been mentioned.

Texture, Color & Smell:

Its texture/color is almost like a mix of the old petroleum jelly and butter, but in no way it’s sticky or heavy. It smells nutty though.

Packaging:

Comes in a opaque tub packaging.

My Experience:

I agree to its claim of being a multi purpose cream/lotion/dunno what to call it. I have sometimes used it as a hand moisturiser, it really makes some difference but I have used it mostly as a lip balm, and trust me it is the best.

Dry lips need moisture as well as protection. Pure gives both. If I believe Karite Buerre (it sounds s-e-x-y), this little pot is filled with Vitamin A & E, both the vitamins are known for their age defying properties. And who does not want to have a layer of such potent vitamins on her skin?

I like how beautifully it glides on my lips and fill in to the dry patches making them 50% smooth in the very first application. If I rub it a little it almost gets absorbed, leaving just little hints of I-was-there.

I sometimes put this butter on my dry heels at night and they turn soft by morning.

To test it as a body & hair moisturiser, I think I will have to buy few more pots. This current 20gm sample or 50 gm pot won’t satisfy my dry body/hair needs. Question is would I really like to put something like butter on my body or hair? I don’t think so. I have better absorbing lotions and serums, for instance, my all time favourite Nivea Body Milk.

I am not doubting its capacity as a face moisturiser also, it has helped my with sudden dry spots, but being an acne prone skin bearer, I would steer clear of such products which leave glossy finish no matter how much light weight it is, I am also little afraid to use it as a full time moisturiser. For dry spot applications, it has never disappointed me. I think dry skinned people would love it, be it woman or man.

As a lip balm, I don’t think any thing else would ever be able to take it’s place in my vanity now. I might & will buy fancy looking lip balms, but will always come back to it.It’s been a month now, since I have last touched any other lip balm, be it day or night.