Reviewed by Julia A. Siegel, MD Key Takeaways Shea butter is ideal for hydrating and protecting thick, dry, or damaged ...

Natural hair girlies all know the struggle when it comes to growing long, healthy natural hair. Shea butter is a natural emollient, meaning it locks in moisture and keeps your hair hydrated. It's also ...

Shea butter is a naturally occurring fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree. It contains abundant amounts of vitamins A, E, and F, along with essential fatty acids. This makes it a ...

Mix two tablespoons each of shea butter and aloe vera gel with a few drops of rosemary oil. Apply it to your hair and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Mix together one ...

Discover 11 homemade shea butter mixes that nourish and protect your skin from sun, dust, and pollution, and help you achieve a natural glow. Whipped to a creamy consistency, this Grade A butter comes ...

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The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, has highlighted the untapped potential of the Shea butter sector, despite African women having earned $227 million ...

As consumers, we like to be a lot more clued up on what the various skincare ingredients do, with most skincare enthusiasts knowing their hyaluronic acid from their retinol. But as we enter the throws ...