: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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In 2017, after years of working with smallholder farmers and growing the market for shea butter, Sylla met Chef Pierre Thiam and Philip Teverow, who introduced him to the vast potential of fonio— the flagship product of their food company, Yolélé.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
This viral lip product infuses lips with shea butter and other nourishing ingredients, quickly smoothing and softening the base while enhancing the natural color.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Emollients like shea butter, coconut oil, squalane, and other plant oils seal in hydration.
—Daley Quinn Published, Health, 6 Sep. 2024
It’s made with moisturizing shea butter to help achieve smooth skin, and the combination of cold wax and precut strips removes hair close to the root.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
This viral lip product infuses lips with shea butter and other nourishing ingredients, quickly smoothing and softening the base while enhancing the natural color.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Emollients like shea butter, coconut oil, squalane, and other plant oils seal in hydration.
—Daley Quinn Published, Health, 6 Sep. 2024
It’s made with moisturizing shea butter to help achieve smooth skin, and the combination of cold wax and precut strips removes hair close to the root.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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