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

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Available in three shades—each enriched with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and vitamin E—this delivers optimal hydration with a wash of fresh color. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 This chic hand lotion duo is packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, apricot kernel, and sage extract—and leaves behind the fresh, delicate scent of a perfectly ripe pear. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025 After Sun Lotion Courtesy of brand 7/12 Best Non-Greasy: Eucerin Advanced Hydration After Sun Lotion $11 $9 Amazon $20 $15 Ulta Dr. Green’s go-to sun soother contains shea butter and glycerin to hydrate the skin and vitamin E to prevent further damage after UV exposure. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2025 Its perfectly melty combination of shea butter, olive butter, and avocado oil seals in moisture and intensely conditions lips, while vitamin C boosts collagen production and subsequent firmness. Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shea butter

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 30 Apr. 2025.

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