shea butter
Nut-derived skincare fat
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree, used in cosmetics, moisturizers, and cooking.
It has a creamy texture and is prized for softening skin and hair: This lotion contains shea butter.
In West African cuisine, it serves as a cooking oil.
Adding water to skin
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
dermatitis · stretch marks · scars · dry skin · cracked heels · anti-inflammatory · healing · protective barrier
Smooth and rich
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- whippedStruck repeatedly, or defeated
thick · spreadable · rich · malleable · softening · solid · melting · pliable
West African republic
- Ivory CoastWest African republic
- MaliWest African country
- SenegalWest African republic
- Burkina FasoSahel nation, capital Ouagadougou
Nigeria · West Africa · Sahel · savannah · agroforestry · fair trade · Yoruba · Fulani
Waxy mouth moisturizer
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
primer · balm · salve · cream · pomade · beard oil · massage oil · formulation
Organic molecules in fats
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- phytosterolsBotanical membrane lipids
- vitamin ASight-supporting micronutrient
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
Product taming flyaway strands
- scalp treatmentTopical head-skin remedy
- hot oil treatmentHeated hair restoration method
- leave-inApplied without removal
- detanglingRemoving knots from fibers
moisturizing
Adding water to skin
psoriasis · dermatitis · stretch marks · scars · dry skin · cracked heels · anti-inflammatory · healing · protective barrier · elasticity
creamy
Smooth and rich
whipped · thick · spreadable · rich · malleable · softening · solid · melting · pliable · glossy
Ghana
West African republic
- Ivory CoastWest African republic
- MaliWest African country
- SenegalWest African republic
Burkina Faso · Nigeria · West Africa · Sahel · savannah · agroforestry · fair trade · Yoruba · Fulani · Ashanti
lip balm
Waxy mouth moisturizer
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- foundationUnderlying support structure
concealer · primer · balm · salve · cream · pomade · beard oil · massage oil · formulation · carrier oil
fatty acids
Organic molecules in fats
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- phytosterolsBotanical membrane lipids
- vitamin ASight-supporting micronutrient
vitamin E · antioxidants · lipids · allantoin
frizz control
Product taming flyaway strands
- scalp treatmentTopical head-skin remedy
- hot oil treatmentHeated hair restoration method
- leave-inApplied without removal
detangling · shine · edges · heat protectant
- Natural Cosmeticsaloe vera gel, argan oil, coconut oil, essential oils, jojoba oil
- body butters
- softenersfabric softener, water softener, dryer sheets, Calgon, conditioner
- AfricaEgypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- cooking fatsvegetable fat, lard, shortening, tallow, vegetable oil
shea butterpetroleum jelly
Semi-solid hydrocarbon moisturizer
mineral oil · petrolatum · paraffin · Vaseline · silicone
shea butterastringent
Tissue-contracting agent
rubbing alcohol · witch hazel · salicylic acid · desiccant · benzoyl peroxide
butter, buttery, butternut, buttermilk, butterscotch, butterfingers, butterball, butterfat, shea