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Softens and smooths

Shea Butter

Shea Butter is an emollient — plant butter. It's found in 26 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.

What it does

Plant butter

Who it's best for

Dry, mature, or rough skin that needs softening.

  • Dry or flaky skin that feels tight after cleansing
  • Mature skin that benefits from barrier-smoothing ingredients
  • Anyone with rough texture who wants a softer, smoother feel

Works well with

  • +Draws in moisture(humectant)
  • +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
  • +Works on your skin(active)
Found in

26 products

Category

Softens and smooths

Frequently asked questions

What does Shea Butter do in skincare?

Plant butter

Is Shea Butter safe for sensitive skin?

Shea Butter is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.

What products contain Shea Butter?

26 products in our database contain Shea Butter. The highest-rated is VT PDRN Reedle Shot Firming Eye Cream scoring 8.7/9.8.

Can I use Shea Butter every day?

Absolutely. Emollients are gentle, nourishing ingredients suitable for daily use in both morning and evening routines.