: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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Available in clear or sheer pink, the product has an ultra-moisturizing effect and a creamy texture, thanks to a mixture of coconut oil, argan oil, pomegranate extract, and shea butter.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The increases follow tariffs that were also a significant expense, because the company imports coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter and other ingredients.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Free of dyes, heavy perfumes, parabens, and phthalates, the gentle formula relies on a shea butter blend for its moisturizing power.
—Claudia Fisher, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
The Magic Cream is packed with powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate, and vitamins C and E to brighten and protect your skin.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The increases follow tariffs that were also a significant expense, because the company imports coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter and other ingredients.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Free of dyes, heavy perfumes, parabens, and phthalates, the gentle formula relies on a shea butter blend for its moisturizing power.
—Claudia Fisher, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
The Magic Cream is packed with powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate, and vitamins C and E to brighten and protect your skin.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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