Curcuma Aromatica vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

The aromatic relative of cooking turmeric used primarily as a skin herb in Ayurveda; traditionally applied as ubtan (body scrub) to improve complexion and treat skin conditions.

West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food.

Curcumin, Ar-turmerone, Zingiberene, Essential oils

triterpene alcohols, allantoin, cinnamic acid esters, stearic acid, oleic acid

Skin complexion and beauty treatment, Anti-inflammatory skin conditions, Traditional ubtan for brides

skin conditions, wound healing, inflammation, muscle pain, sun protection

Skin brightening and anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial for acne, Anti-aging topically

skin moisturizing, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, UV protection

Topical paste as needed

Shea butter applied topically as needed

May cause allergic contact dermatitis, Yellow staining of skin (temporary)

allergy to shea

Contact dermatitis, Yellow skin staining

rare allergic contact dermatitis