shea butter

noun

ˈshē- How to pronounce shea butter (audio)
ˈshā-
: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles

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Besides having aesthetically pleasing packaging and being a treat for the nose, the cream also boasts a hydrating ingredient makeup of vitamin E, aloe, shea butter, cocoa butter, and hyaluronic acid. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 May 2025 Featuring evening primrose oil, avocado oil, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter to help support cellular renewal while promoting skin elasticity, Tandon was surprised by how hydrating this was despite its lightweight texture. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 6 May 2025 Key ingredients: avocado oil, shea butter, orange peel wax | Shades: 3 | Finish: shimmery Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of using a highlighter stick? Highlighter sticks are almost always cream formulas—which boast myriad benefits. Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025 Deeply hydrating, the restorative formula includes antioxidant vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, jojoba oil and coconut oil. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shea butter

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shea butter was in 1847

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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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