Little Known Butters pt.1: Cupuacu Butter and Kokum Butter for Hair

Cupuacu Butter

 So there are the hair oils and butters we all know or have learned about by now: Shea butter, Avocado, Jojoba, Argan Oil etc. but how about the butters and oils we don't know? One natural butter that has gained some attention, but not nearly enough as it should, is Cupuacu butter, a cold pressed product of the tropical fruit of the Northern Amazon. An excellent moisturizer for soft, supple skin and hair, here are some more of its nourishing features:
  • Packed with Anti-oxidants and phytosterols that helps dry, damaged skin heal itself through promotion of collagen (in other words, a natural collagen treatment!)
  • Smooths and softens your hair; a good aid to combat frizziness
  • Potent in Vitamins B1, B2, and Niacin (B3), Vitamins A and C, and amino and fatty acids
  • Very moisturizing; can potentially give depleted hair over 200% more moisture 
  • Can help combat free radicals of your skin and scalp to help prevent age spots and thinning hair
  • Has high levels of oleic and stearic acid that also help promote skin and hair elasticity and strength 
  • Light to moderate cocoa smell which, if you desire, can be used as an everyday natural hair "perfume"
  • A good anti-inflammatory aid for scalp issues such as psoriasis and dandruff 
  • Provides natural protection against the sun
Kokum Butter

Kokum butter is another little known hair and skin butter that is ready to take the world by storm. It's most potent health benefits for your hair and skin are:
  • Its thick density and non-overwhelming smell makes it perfect for everyday use if you aren't one for scented products
  • It melts on contact with skin to instantly surge moisture into harsh or dry skin and hair, but remains solid at room temperature for easy, non-messy storage
  • Potent in Vitamin E, a powerhouse ingredient for skin and scalp health
  • Contains Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which can help increase hair strength and elasticity
  • Aids in cell oxygenation, which can help reduce hair fall and hair loss
  • Can help tame frizzy and hard to manage hair by promoting hair shine and softness 

Best in its raw, unrefined form, Kokum can be a great addition to your hair care routine, especially for frizzy and dull hair. Kokum butter helps frizzy and dry hair while Cupuacu helps with everything else; including bouncy, and overall healthy hair strands. These are two little known butters that you have got to include in your regimen asap and reap their wonderful benefits! These little known gems can make a big difference. Feel free to explore the new areas of natural hair care with boldness and audacity, and may you find your go to product in a flash! Good luck!

~Be Blessed, Be Curly, Be Cherished.

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