shea butter

noun

ˈshē- How to pronounce shea butter (audio)
ˈshā-
: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles

Examples of shea butter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This balm includes chamomile and calendula to soothe skin, while sunflower seed, olive, and coconut oils work with shea butter to nourish and moisturize skin. Tanya Edwards, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024 Both products contain shea butter, coconut oil, seed oil, and hydrating vitamins in their formulas, leaving your lips feeling soft and plump. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 21 Feb. 2024 At least 40 percent of the ingredients used for all the collection—from sunflower seed oil to shea butter—were sourced through organic farming. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024 This ultra-rich shea butter lip balm is colorless and hydrating. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2023 This shampoo and conditioner duo is enriched with a blend of shea butter, rice protein, coconut oil, and vitamin E to give strands a burst of hydration in every wash. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 As a refresher, shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, which help heal and soften cracked skin without feeling super greasy, cosmetic chemist Ginger King previously explained. Sarah Han, Allure, 6 Feb. 2024 It's also formulated with shea butter, glycerin, and sweet almond protein for a thick, creamy consistency that leaves hands moisturized and soft. Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023 The natural ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and glycerin will prepare you to tackle the day with clean-smelling hair. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shea butter was in 1847

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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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