SHU was carefully developed for daily moisturizing and extremely fast healing.

Many other products add glycerin and/or types of liquid plastics like silicone for a feeling of temporary moisture and relief. Neither of these actually feed the cells, but instead, put a band-aid layer over the skin like seran wrap that can wow for a couple of hours. These are nowhere near as breathable as a healthy dose of triglycerides and vitamins.

Ghana Shea and Burkina Fasso Shea: I have combined both shea butters here for maximum benefit of both. Shea butter is full of stearic acid, which is deeply cleansing and helpful for acne and skin issues that need a "bring it up and out" approach. Tired of paying for an expensive "Vitamin A cream"? Shea butter is a vitamin A AND vitamin E cream in one. So the base of your moisturizer is on solid ground.

Hazelnut Oil- hazelnut oil is a highly penetrative due to a good percentage of polyphenols. It has also been shown to be effective for acne because it is anti-inflammatory and astringent.

Ucuuba Butter- This has always been the secret powerhouse of SHU. Ucuuba is in the nutmeg family and has helped immensely with eczema and psoriasis. It is extremely rich in fatty acids, is anti-bacterial, and is said to be especially helpful for mature skin in toning and brightening the complexion.

Karanja Seed Oil- **NEW to SHU**** with very good reason. It cleared up my oldest daughter's acne in 2 days- and she has very bad acne when she fails to use her facewash and lotion. Karanja is in the same family with neem but has a much less offensive odor. It is very high in triglycerides, which are extremely important in creating a magical protective barrier over your skin without clogging pores. This oil is also high in flavonoids, which are anti-oxidants and very astringent. Tannic acid is present in karanja seed oil. Tannic acid treats rashes, fever blisters, and other irritations or bacterial infections.

Natural Antimicrobial: Karanja seed oil is known for its strong antimicrobial properties, making it an excellent choice for helping to keep your skin clear and reducing breakouts.

Hydrating Marvel: Rich in essential fatty acids, this oil deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin, leaving it soft and supple without clogging pores.

Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: Karanja oil helps soothe irritation and redness, making it great for sensitive or inflamed skin conditions.

Promotes Wound Healing :Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, Karanja seed oil supports skin repair and regeneration, helping to heal minor cuts and blemishes.

Sun Protection: Karanja oil offers some level of protection against harmful UV rays, making it a great addition to your daytime skincare routine.

Balances Oily Skin :This oil helps regulate oil production, making it beneficial for those with oily or combination skin types.

Karanja is an extremely well-rounded oil with so many benefits that it is easy to see how it further improves the efficacy of SHU. For those who have used the original version of SHU, this is the ingredient that makes a much more silky feel.

Frankincense Oil- Frankincense made its way into Brazen Bee products the moment I heard that research shows it kills skin cancer cells. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers and anything that we can do as a preventative measure should be taken. I am not purporting that your facewash will prevent skin cancer in any way, but the research should be looked at and judged accordingly. Aromatherapy: spiritually grounding

Lavender Oil- Lavender is one of the most well-known skin soothers around. With a high amount of linalool, this wonderful oil is used across most skin care formulas because it simply works. It also helps to heal scars and diminish redness. Aromatherapy: soothing

Elemi Oil- Here is the third new ingredient to SHU. Elem

SHU used to have Abyssinian Oil, which is now unavailable. We have moved over into using Camellia Seed (Green Tea Seed) and Organic Unrefined Almond Oil in place of the Abyssinian Oil. I think everyone will be happy with this!

Total Ingredients: Shea Butter (refined and unrefined blend), Hazelnut Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Organic Unrefined Almond Oil, Ucuuba Butter, Karanja Oil. Essential Oils: Frankincense, Lavender, Elemi

Here is a 2 part video on using Oil in your skincare regimen!

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

CONCENTRATED MOISTURIZERS

Moisturizers are crucial to proper healing, scar prevention, and wrinkle prevention. A good moisturizer is packed with healing oils and butters from nature, but never clogs pores with ingredients like glycerin or silicon. The skin MAKES OIL because it NEEDS OIL. Providing the right oily nutrition can speed healing and improve the quality of the skin like you have never seen before.

FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

SHU Healing Moisturizer was developed specifically for acne relief. Acne needs oil. Acne needs anti-bacterial action. Acne needs soothing. Acne needs SHU. Apply liberally and you may want to reapply throughout the day for the first few days of use. Especially since you touch your face often and the antibacterial action is important.

DAILY MOISTURIZER USE

Apply after anytime you wash your face. It will be absorbed within 10 minutes. PRO TIP: leave fingers and face wet prior to application and apply a VERY small amount. If you are going to wear makeup, leave some time to absorb before makeup application.

NIGHTLY MOISTURIZER USE

Our moisturizers are recommended for dry or oily skin! At night, apply what feels like “too much” to the face and sleep with it on. This gives the skin a chance to take up and utilize the vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids that support healthy skin.

NIGHTLY USE - OILY SKIN

Apply what feels like “way too much” at night and go to bed. What you are doing is telling your skin that it does not need to overproduce oil and that you will feed it well every day so that it can stop making so much oil. Your oily skin will be markedly improved within one week with continued improvement over time. After two weeks of “way too much” at night treatment, you can adjust back to normal nightly use.

SUPER CHARGE YOUR MOISTURIZER WITH BLATANT AND/OR ENLIGHTEN TONER

Skin needs a daily nutrition boost! It is critical to give skin a thin layer of bioavailable vitamins and minerals with your daily routine. Directions: Use twice daily. Apply liberally after cleansing. While toner is still wet, apply your favorite Brazen Bee Moisturizer. It helps the moisturizer spread evenly as well as super charging it with bioavailable vitamins and minerals.

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5
I’ll never use anything else

Posted by Tiffany on Mar 12th 2025

A friend gifted me SHU years ago and it’s changed my face — I don’t wear foundation anymore because my skin has healed so significantly. This product is made with love and care and it shows.
5
Can’t live without SHU

Posted by Lauren on Mar 6th 2025

Truly the best stuff I’ve ever put on my face. A little bit goes a long way. Makes my face feel exactly how a face should feel. Whatever that means to you. Haha. Courtney just knows what she’s doing. Worth every penny!
5
Shu

Posted by Danielle Nible on Aug 29th 2024

Love this stuff! I have been using it for years. And I have severe acne for many years and all of her stuff has healed my skin. And some over night
5
Love this stuff!

Posted by SHU on Aug 27th 2024

It's soothing; healing & moisturizing!
5
SHU moistuizer

Posted by JoAnna on Mar 17th 2024

I love how moisturizing this feels on my skin, love to apply to my face at night!
5
Perfect for Colorado dry

Posted by Taylor Bathel on Nov 23rd 2021

I have extremely dry and acne-prone skin that worsened quite a bit when to moved to dry Colorado last year. This is the only facial moisturizer that has kept the flakiness at bay while also not clogging my pores. It was astonishing within my first few days of using it, and I’ve never turned back. The quality just can’t be beat. Try it!!
5
Shu Healing Moisturizer

Posted by Deb Chachere on May 14th 2021

SHU Moisturizer is concentrated magic! A tiny bit goes a long way and has truly brought my skin back to life. My face looks and feels amazingly healthy -- at 65, true magic! I also use this in combination with Georgia Sweet facial wash and Enlighten toner -- MORE magic! Brazen Bee has earned my trust and loyalty.
5
Full disclosure

Posted by Selah Douglas on Sep 11th 2020

I’m not great about washing my face enough. Recently I’ve been even worse than usual. Normally if I neglect it for too long, I get irritated, red, itchy, flaky patches on my face. I haven’t found many products that I can use when it gets to that stage because it is so extra sensitive and finicky when it’s like that. (I freaked out a facialist once who had to scramble to get my face to calm down when it reacted to some product she used - it also can sometimes just happen even if I have been good about keeping my face clean). Normally the only thing that can stop it once it’s started is to keep it very clean and be patient as it fades over a few days time. Extra moisturizer has only seemed counterproductive to keeping it very clean, but I’ve been using and reapplying SHU throughout the day over stretches of days (without washing it!) and it keeps the irritation away! Nourishing my skin instead of compounding the problem like other moisturizers do! So excited to have a stop-gap measure to help my skin when I can’t properly care for it!
5
Legit healing power

Posted by Tabitha on Apr 17th 2020

I absolutely love Shu and it’s healing powers! I use this daily on my super dry hands and it moisturizes them like nothing else I’ve tried. Sometimes my hands crack and Shu heals them quickly! Great stuff for healing new tattoos, too!