: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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The beloved Lip Sleeping Mask is a treat for lips thanks to a burst of coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter that deliver serious moisture overnight.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
Glycerin draws hydration into the skin while shea butter replenishes lipids lost during cleansing, leaving skin softer and more resilient.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Plus, it’s infused with hydrating ingredients like shea butter and castor oil, so lashes don’t feel crispy.
—Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Look for something thicker with humectants such as glycerin, emollients such as ceramides and occlusives such as shea butter.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
Glycerin draws hydration into the skin while shea butter replenishes lipids lost during cleansing, leaving skin softer and more resilient.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Plus, it’s infused with hydrating ingredients like shea butter and castor oil, so lashes don’t feel crispy.
—Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Look for something thicker with humectants such as glycerin, emollients such as ceramides and occlusives such as shea butter.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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