Shea butter and its derivatives are growing with their attendant health benefits. Its extensive use in cosmetics, health products, confectionery and chocolate industry is assuming a new dimension with ...

If your skin or hair is feeling or looking dull and parched, shea butter can help bring it back to life. "As an emollient, ...

The Kwara state government has concluded arrangements for the launching of a 50-tonne shea butter processing factory in Kaiama, the headquarters of Kaiama local government area of the state. Governor ...

Eu'Genia Shea supports female shea nut pickers in Ghana and sells high-concentration shea butter to US consumers. CEO Naa-Sakle Akuete and her mother, Eugenia, are the company's only employees. The No ...

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Shea butter is a tried-and-true hair-care ingredient for a reason. “It's well-loved and very beneficial in many cosmetic items from skin to hair,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Chacon.

You can apply shea butter to your face in the morning or at night. As a proven moisturizer, your skin may appear smoother after using it. But you may also experience breakouts upon use. Shea butter is ...

Dry, brittle hair is more than a nuisance, and it can impact your self-esteem, confidence and overall well-being. As individuals shift toward natural treatments for drying, shea butter has become a ...

Shea butter is packed with essential fatty acids like stearic and oleic acids that give your hair a serious moisture boost. It works by creating a protective layer over your hair, locking in hydration ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Shea butter has been a go-to in many beauty regimens—especially when it comes to ...

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has welcomed the ban on exportation of raw Shea butter by President Bola Tinubu, saying the step will encourage more production and strengthen the local value ...

“Shea butter has an estimated SPF of 3 to 4. This is not enough sun protection for adequate UV protection to prevent hyperpigmentation, DNA damage, skin cancers, photoaging, and wrinkles,” says Dr.