: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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The thick formula doesn’t skimp on nourishing ingredients, pairing shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and ceramides with soothing centella asiatica.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
And if the skin around your eyes leans dry or crepey, ingredients like shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, and coconut oil step in to deliver deep, lasting hydration and a smoother, more supple finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Aug. 2025
Examples include shea butter, coconut oil, and jojoba oil.1011
Talk with a healthcare provider or dermatologist for more ways to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
—Health, 14 July 2025
Plus, ultra-moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin E, and squalane all come together to nourish and soften any dry patches.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
And if the skin around your eyes leans dry or crepey, ingredients like shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, and coconut oil step in to deliver deep, lasting hydration and a smoother, more supple finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Aug. 2025
Examples include shea butter, coconut oil, and jojoba oil.1011
Talk with a healthcare provider or dermatologist for more ways to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
—Health, 14 July 2025
Plus, ultra-moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin E, and squalane all come together to nourish and soften any dry patches.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for shea butter
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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