: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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Each product uses skin-healthy ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe and shea butter.
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Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
Another major plus: It’s made with moisturizing coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025
For example, common lotion ingredients like glycerin, shea butter, and ceramides are used to hydrate and soften skin.2
Skin products often contain ingredients that help preserve the product and prevent bacteria from forming.
—Health, 16 June 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
Another major plus: It’s made with moisturizing coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025
For example, common lotion ingredients like glycerin, shea butter, and ceramides are used to hydrate and soften skin.2
Skin products often contain ingredients that help preserve the product and prevent bacteria from forming.
—Health, 16 June 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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