: 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, 2 Dec. 2025
Each product is packed with nourishing ingredients like vitamin C and shea butter that work best for normal to dry skin.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Peptides help firm and smooth, while shea butter, squalane, and avocado extract deeply nourish for a plumper, more elastic look, making this lightweight, fragrance-free formula a favorite for arms, thighs, and stomachs needing a bit of extra support.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Soap bases are available in a variety of formulations, including oatmeal, shea butter, goat's milk, and more.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025
Each product is packed with nourishing ingredients like vitamin C and shea butter that work best for normal to dry skin.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Peptides help firm and smooth, while shea butter, squalane, and avocado extract deeply nourish for a plumper, more elastic look, making this lightweight, fragrance-free formula a favorite for arms, thighs, and stomachs needing a bit of extra support.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Soap bases are available in a variety of formulations, including oatmeal, shea butter, goat's milk, and more.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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