Keep reading for tips on how to use this dry skin-soothing, powerhouse ingredient.
Meet the Experts
What Is Shea Butter?
Wong calls it “essentially a solid oil.”
Tawni Bannister for Byrdie
Raw vs.
But while cocoa butter is full of vitamin A, shea butter offers more vitamin E and fatty acids.
The fragrance also differs, as cocoa butterwhich comes from cacaosmells of chocolate.
Raw shea butter is meant to be rubbed on the skin to moisturize it and protect the skin barrier.
Possible Side Effects
As with any ingredient, shea butter may cause allergic reactions in some.
An allergic reaction may manifest as irritation, redness, or rash-like breakouts.
“Shea butter may be best avoided if you have an allergy to tree nuts,” Zalka says.
“Shea butter is non-comedogenic and should not clog the pores.”
