: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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The mask is formulated with an antioxidant-rich berry fruit complex, coconut oil, shea butter, murumuru seed butter, and vitamin C to deliver maximum hydration and lasting moisture.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
Frizziness can be triggered by excessive dryness, which means that choosing dry scalp-friendly shampoos with hydrating ingredients (read: argan oil, shea butter, amino acids) can make all the difference.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
If your goal is plumper lips, look for products that combine peptides with nourishing oils or shea butter.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
If your hair lacks hydration, look for nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, argan oil, or shea butter.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
Frizziness can be triggered by excessive dryness, which means that choosing dry scalp-friendly shampoos with hydrating ingredients (read: argan oil, shea butter, amino acids) can make all the difference.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
If your goal is plumper lips, look for products that combine peptides with nourishing oils or shea butter.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
If your hair lacks hydration, look for nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, argan oil, or shea butter.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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