Have you ever wondered why the average black women of even 60 and over have few if any wrinkles on their face at all?
Well, whilst there are natural oils that are found within black skin, there is still the essential requirement of a dedicated skin care regime.
Integral to that regime for many black women and increasingly men also, is the core ingredient Raw Shea Butter.
Raw Shea Butter is something that has long been used in West Africa for skin care. The fatty acids contained inside help keep skin smooth and rejuvenated. Traditionally it was used to treat skin and scalp conditions, but now it is often found in skin treatments to ward off wrinkles and fine lines.
To make Raw Shea Butter, the nuts from the Shea Karite tree are needed. They get cracked, grilled, pounded then boiled in water for hours. The extracted Raw Shea Butter is then scooped from the water and set aside to cool. Alone and separated from the water, the Raw Shea Butter will keep for about two years.
Within the Raw Shea Butter, there are several compounds responsible for the benefits. Fatty oils help maintain the skin's moisture and elasticity. Cinnamic acid works to protect your skin from UV rays. Raw Shea Butter also helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks, making it extremely useful for women who are pregnant or have children. With Raw Shea Butter being very neutral in composition, it very rarely causes an allergic reaction.
Raw Shea Butter can be used with great effect in many forms. Soaps made from it are excellent choices to use on skin affected by eczema and dermatitis. It also puts more vitamin A and E into the skin which keeps it moisturized and soft. Lotions are another common way to get Raw Shea Butter. The benefits of a lotion are similar to soaps but are a lot more noticeable and concentrated. This makes it ideal for use in the winter months, when it's drier.
For skincare, Raw Shea Butter is one of the best anti-aging compounds nature or science can provide. With benefits ranging from retaining skin moisture to protecting against UV rays, there are few things that can match what it does. When looking for your next facial care product, keep Raw Shea Butter in mind.
The true secret is to use a product that contains the highest grade of Raw Shea Butter available and not just any product that displays Raw Shea Butter on the label.
High grade Raw Shea butter is equally effective on women of all colors, white, black and Asian as it meets the standard you should be looking for in order to obtain, maintain and retain your best skin ever.
One of your first priorities when you arrive in Barcelona is bound to be a lazy stroll down that world famous thoroughfair "Las Ramblas". If you make your way along that fabulous kilometre of sights and sounds looking for a a place to eat, however, you will probably be disappointed. That's not to say there are no restaurants, of course. There are hundreds, all clamouring for your business. But as with any major city centre the quality of food in such places often leaves a lot to be desired, and the prices are invariably hiked up with that dreaded "tourist tax". So rather than take your chances there, why not get a little more adventurous and seek out somewhere "off the beaten track".
Firstly you could try ?La Champa'er?a?, which is a true Catalan original. You can get a drink there but it's not exactly a bar or a pub. You can eat there but it's like no restaurant you've ever been in before. There's never any music in the place but it has an atmosphere you won't forget in a hurry. Located in the port area close to ?La Barceloneta? metro station it's nearly always packed with people. When it's full you have to shout at the bartender to order your food and wait as hundreds of hands pass you your plate!
The name ?La Champa'er?a? comes from the drink of choice ? Cava. The golden rule is you can get a free glass but only if you eat! Choose from a selection of delicious cured meats, cheeses and ?bocadillos? (sandwiches) to accompany your drink and soak up the ambience. If you get there early (before seven) you can avoid some of the later crowds ? but for some it's the raucous atmosphere that makes ?La Champa'er?a? so much fun. Either way, it's a fantastic place to kick start your evening, especially if you're looking to get into the party mood before you hit the bars and clubs.
If all that sounds a bit to energetic for your liking, don't worry. Another great choice if you want a taste of authentic Barcelona is a restaurant called ?la Cove? which is situated on C/Baluard close to ?La Barceloneta? market. It's been a favourite of local residents for more than twenty years and though it's hardly the most luxurious or comfortable restaurant in the world, it is steeped in genuine Mediterranean flavour. The food is phenomenal but with just six tables and maximum capacity of thirty people be prepared to wait if you get there too late in the evening.
Visit either of these two locations and you are guaranteed to have a wonderful evening. Just remember to leave your tourist guide at home!
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