Shea Butter for Skin Longevity

Shea butter has been a treasured beauty ingredient for centuries, rumored to have been part of Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba’s skincare rituals. This opulent butter is revered for its extraordinary ability to nourish, heal, and rejuvenate the skin.

Today, as shea butter has become a popular choice in modern skincare, you may wonder: is it the right ingredient for you? How can you discern high-quality shea butter from inferior forms? And why do we include this ingredient in Timeline’s scientifically-backed skincare line? Let’s explore the nuances of this ancient ingredient.

What is Shea Butter?

Extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree, shea butter is a complex, nutrient-rich ingredient. The butter contains various compounds beneficial for the skin, such as:

• Fatty acids: The oleic acid in shea butter offers unparalleled moisturization, while stearic acid creates a protective barrier to lock in moisture.^[1]
• Vitamins: Rich in nutrients like vitamin E, shea butter delivers potent antioxidants that brighten the skin and safeguard it from oxidative damage.^[2]
• Triglycerides: These longer-chain fatty acids possess soothing anti-inflammatory properties, calming irritation and redness.^[3]

Together, these elements synergize to give shea butter its nourishing properties.

Benefits of Shea Butter for Skin Longevity

As a food, shea butter has an impressive nutritional profile. When applied topically, these effects rub off on our skin (pun intended). Research suggests shea butter carries the following benefits:

1. Moisturizing: The rich blend of fatty acids in shea butter deeply moisturizes the skin. This leaves a supple and plump appearance.^[4]
2. Conditioning: The velvety, rich touch of shea butter softens the skin, providing a more silky, polished texture.
3. Anti-inflammatory: Research finds that shea butter contains compounds such as triterpenes and other bioactive molecules with significant anti-inflammatory effects.^[5]
4. Antibacterial: With its mild antibacterial properties, shea butter shields the skin from harmful bacteria. ^[6]For those dealing with blemishes or acne, consider exploring microbiome-safe skincare.
5. Longevity: This antioxidant-rich compound may help protect collagen from oxidative stress, supporting skin resilience and healthy aging.

Adding Shea Butter to Your Skincare Routine

Nothing feels better than starting your day with a skincare routine that moisturizes, nourishes, and protects your skin. Whether using products that have shea butter as a key ingredient or opting to use shea butter on its own, be sure to select high-quality formulations that don’t irritate or sensitize your skin.

Shea Butter and Mitopure

Shea butter is a trusted ally for skin health, keeping your skin soft, supple, and moisturized. However, to truly target skin aging, a more advanced routine is essential.

Pairing the benefits of shea butter with evidence-based longevity skincare, like Timeline, helps you combat aging at the cellular level for transformative results.

Mitopure® revitalizes mitochondria, targeting both the biological and environmental factors that drive skin aging. Clinical studies show visible improvements in just two weeks while also helping to protect against photodamage^[7]—a major contributor to fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity. The result is healthier, more youthful, and radiant skin.

Timeline's Skincare Solution

The Day Cream at Timeline combines shea butter with Mitopure, and this luxurious formula delivers a cocktail of potent actives, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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While shea butter moisturizes, Mitopure targets the root cause of skin aging: cellular energy decline. When topically applied, research finds that Mitopure can:^[8]

1. Slow intrinsic skin aging. Beginning in our twenties, intrinsic aging is an inevitable genetically determined process. Research finds that Mitopure can actively slow this process.
2. Protect against sun damage. UV damage is the primary cause of skin aging. While not a sunscreen substitute, Mitopure carries protective effects against photodamage.
3. Reduce wrinkle depth. An 8-week clinical trial found that daily application of Mitopure reduced wrinkle depth compared to the placebo.
4. Upregulate collagen genes. With age, collagen-associated genes experience downregulation. Mitopure was found to significantly upregulate these genes, promoting collagen organization and skin resilience.

At Timeline, we believe in the power of cutting-edge science to enhance skin health and promote true skin longevity. That’s why we’ve harnessed the power of Mitopure, our proprietary form of Urolithin A, to deliver the most advanced skincare available.

Uncover long-lasting vitality with the best in both science and nature.

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