: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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Squalane and shea butter help keep your cheeks conditioned throughout the day.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 3 July 2025
The body milk works as a toner, serum and moisturizer and also contains organic witch hazel and shea butter.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Look for products with ingredients like shea butter, mineral oil, and ceramides to keep your skin moisturized and hydrated.2
Tips For Choosing a Magnesium Lotion
Magnesium lotion can be purchased over-the-counter and does not need a prescription.
—Health, 16 June 2025
Its rich texture and high fat content (thanks to shea butter) keep skin super soft.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 3 July 2025
The body milk works as a toner, serum and moisturizer and also contains organic witch hazel and shea butter.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Look for products with ingredients like shea butter, mineral oil, and ceramides to keep your skin moisturized and hydrated.2
Tips For Choosing a Magnesium Lotion
Magnesium lotion can be purchased over-the-counter and does not need a prescription.
—Health, 16 June 2025
Its rich texture and high fat content (thanks to shea butter) keep skin super soft.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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