How to Use shea butter in a Sentence

shea butter

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  • It’s packed with moringa and kukui oils to plump lips, along with shea butter to moisturize them.
    — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • The new Hand + Body Lotion is sure to lock in the moisture with sunflower oil and shea butter.
    — Akili King, Essence, 27 Oct. 2023
  • This cream is packed with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter which help firm and hydrate the skin.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The wax strip kit contains shea butter to help moisturize and soothe skin post-wax.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 21 June 2023
  • This product uses shea butter and moringa oil to hydrate the hair, while still cleansing off any build-up on the scalp.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 21 Nov. 2022
  • This swipe-on stick stops it from happening in the first place with shea butter and colloidal oatmeal to give glide.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Ghana for a month, based in Accra, but with side trips to places like Tamale, where shea butter is mainly produced.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The star of the show in this cream is shea butter, known for its ability to moisturize deep down into skin.
    — Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
  • This cocktail of coconut oil, shea butter, and olive oil will make the toughest knots and tangles slip apart with ease.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Oct. 2022
  • It’s made with a blend of oils, extracts, and shea butter for improved softness, shine, and smoothing.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Buttah, a line cbased on shea butter, is the perfect antidote to stretch marks.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The shea butter, tea tree oil, and neem oil blend imparts moisture instead of stripping it away.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Plus, shea butter, babassu, and cupuaçu moisturize the skin.
    — The Get Editors, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, green tea, shea butter, and chamomile help hydrate and reduce redness.
    — ELLE, 31 July 2023
  • Made in France, the cream’s formula features a mix of shea butter, beeswax, aloe vera and soy proteins.
    — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The shea butter in this moisturizer nourishes and softens the skin while the beeswax seals in that moisture.
    — Brittany Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Packed in this tube are nourishing ingredients like squalane and shea butter to serve as a balm.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Trendy skin-care ingredients come and go, but one that seems to stick around our beauty routines is shea butter.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The shea butter and hyaluronic acid base of these lightweight hand creams is the same, so let the scent — creamy, spicy, floral vs. tropical and fruity — be your guide in choosing a favorite.
    — Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Enhanced with skin care ingredients like squalane, passion fruit extract, and shea butter, the Colour Balms are multiuse for the cheeks, lips, and eyes.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 June 2023
  • The silky blend of shea butter and aloe vera does the job of a daily moisturizer, while building up subtle color that has a dewy sheen.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Made with 20% shea butter, this hand cream provides lasting moisture.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The Filler Lip Plumper, which features soothing shea butter and hydrating hyaluronic acid.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Oct. 2022
  • This body scrub from Tree Hut is made with shea butter and a blend of natural oils, which work together to moisturize and nourish her skin.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Frenshe's Hydrating Hand Serum is made with squalane and shea butter to moisturize even the driest of cold, winter skin.
    — Erika Veurink, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2022
  • This beloved French moisturizer snuggles skin with a rich, creamy formula of shea butter and aloe vera that’s like a soft blanket for the face.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Infused with mica powder and shea butter for a look that’s both glowy and hydrating, the lotion can be used by itself or as a primer for your day-to-day makeup.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • To keep lips hydrated, Kapoor also recommended shea butter and ceramide, a type of fat found in skin cells.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Deliciously thick, slather on this body balm and treat your skin to nourishing shea butter and plumping pea peptides.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Locally made Beard Balm with shea butter and jojoba oil, $12.99.
    — Barbara Haddock Taylor, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2022

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