: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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The buildable, glossy pigments are cushioned with shea butter, squalane, and passionfruit extract for long-lasting moisture.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Sulfate-free formulas and ingredients like aloe vera, hydrolyzed proteins, shea butter, and lightweight oils boost moisture without weighing strands down.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Like shea butter, aloe has soothing properties that may help calm flaky, dry or irritated scalps.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Sulfate-free formulas and ingredients like aloe vera, hydrolyzed proteins, shea butter, and lightweight oils boost moisture without weighing strands down.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Like shea butter, aloe has soothing properties that may help calm flaky, dry or irritated scalps.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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