Shea butter is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory color. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter ...

Shea butter is ideal for hydrating and protecting thick, dry, or damaged hair. To avoid weighing down fine hair, use a small amount of shea butter and mix with other products. Whipped shea butter is ...