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Nigeria banned the export of shea nuts — a key ingredient in skincare products — to boost local refining and grow the country’s shea industry.
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Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Shea butter Fat extracted from the shea nut tree — also known as shea butter — is another common ingredient in hair masks due to its excellent moisturizing properties.
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Bestreviews,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
The first ingredient, shea nut oil, provides similar benefits to shea butter, like relieving dryness, improving moisture levels, soothing irritation, and softening fine lines.
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Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Shea butter Fat extracted from the shea nut tree — also known as shea butter — is another common ingredient in hair masks due to its excellent moisturizing properties.
—
Bestreviews,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
The first ingredient, shea nut oil, provides similar benefits to shea butter, like relieving dryness, improving moisture levels, soothing irritation, and softening fine lines.
—
Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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“Shea nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20nut. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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