The makeup of Shea Butter is extremely similar to human sebum, the oil secreted by skin to keep it hydrated and to protect it from the elements. This allows Shea Butter to be the perfect skin barrier, keeping out natural elements such as smoke, smog, and other airborne environmental pollutants while still allowing the skin to breathe.

Shea Butter also has a high level of cinnamic acid, which is a natural sunscreen. In addition, Shea Butter is high in linoleic acid, which gives it a nourishing effect and seems to induce a state of self-protection in the cells that allows it to fight the ravages UV rays. In addition to UV protection, it also has been proven useful in preventing many sun allergies in people who suffer from them.