: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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The shine is simply unmatched, and shea butter in the formula adds a luxurious moisturizing factor.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Makola Market is the largest marketplace in Accra, a labyrinth of everything from mangoes to fish to handcrafted shea butter to batik fabrics.
—Toyo Odetunde, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
This hydrating lip mask, enriched with shea butter, provides both day and night moisture, ensuring your lips stay soft and hydrated.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to glycerin and niacinamide, this foaming shower oil also contains conditioning shea butter to combat dry skin.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Makola Market is the largest marketplace in Accra, a labyrinth of everything from mangoes to fish to handcrafted shea butter to batik fabrics.
—Toyo Odetunde, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
This hydrating lip mask, enriched with shea butter, provides both day and night moisture, ensuring your lips stay soft and hydrated.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to glycerin and niacinamide, this foaming shower oil also contains conditioning shea butter to combat dry skin.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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