: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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Because skin with eczema sometimes feels drier and more sensitive, thick moisturizers like creams or ointments—and natural options like shea butter—can be especially helpful.
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 8 May 2025
On the list of no-nos for acne-prone skin, Pavitt names shea butter and anything with coconut (including coconut alkanes) as chief offenders.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
These posh products are made by Gilchrist and Soames, and the Number 23 body lotion for example, features shea butter, avocado oil, citronello and limonene.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The formula is infused with shea butter, murumuru seed, coconut oil, and vitamin C, which combine to make up its signature Berry Fruit Complex.
—Jennifer Maldonado, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 8 May 2025
On the list of no-nos for acne-prone skin, Pavitt names shea butter and anything with coconut (including coconut alkanes) as chief offenders.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
These posh products are made by Gilchrist and Soames, and the Number 23 body lotion for example, features shea butter, avocado oil, citronello and limonene.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The formula is infused with shea butter, murumuru seed, coconut oil, and vitamin C, which combine to make up its signature Berry Fruit Complex.
—Jennifer Maldonado, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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