shea

African nut tree

Shea is a tropical African tree whose nuts yield a rich, edible fat.

Shea butter, extracted from these nuts, is widely used in cosmetics, lotions, and hair products for its moisturizing properties: This lotion contains shea butter and coconut oil. (Capitalized Shea is a surname or given name.)

nutty

kernel

Seed or essential core

  • roastedCooked uncovered with heat
  • earthyCoarse and unpretentious
  • mildModerate in intensity

aromatic · pressed · extracted · edible · cocoa butter · confectionery

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

silky · rich · thick · whipped · spreadable · soft · emollient · supple · luxurious · fatty

skincare

moisturizer

Hydrating skin cream

  • lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
  • balmHealing topical preparation
  • salveTopical healing preparation

body butter · lip balm · hydration · nourishing · soothing · protective · healing · eczema · dry skin · stretch marks

origin

Ghana

West African republic

Senegal · Ivory Coast · Benin · Sahel · harvest · fair trade · traditional · indigenous · West African

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shea butter

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G