all about shea butter
what to know about our favorite super ingredient
what is shea butter?
Shea butter is a creamy, nutrient-rich moisturizer made from the nuts of the African shea tree. For centuries, it has been cherished for its ability to deeply hydrate and soften skin, making it one of the most sought-after natural ingredients in beauty today. It’s a rich, natural emollient that locks in moisture and restores smoothness — the perfect foundation for any moisturizing body lotion.
what are the benefits of shea butter?
Shea butter benefits the skin in so many ways. It's abundant in skin-loving nutrients. Vitamins A and E smooth and heal skin while fatty acids nourish deeply. Shea butter for skin is the perfect ingredient to massage in for instant TLC and long-lasting protection. That's why shea butter lotion is often recommended for dry or dull skin that needs deep hydration.
is shea butter safe for most skin?
Yes! Shea butter is hypoallergenic and considered safe for most skin types, including sensitive skin. In fact, shea is widely used to help relieve irritation and redness. Shea is kind to skin, and that’s why it’s in eos formulas.
why does eos use shea butter?
At eos, every ingredient has a purpose. We’ve remained intentional about creating formulas that you can feel good about. Shea aligns with our mission to use natural, sustainably sourced ingredients.
To strengthen our commitment to keeping shea sustainable, eos launched the Shea Better™ Sustainability Program with the Global Shea Alliance in 2018 to create a more ethical beauty industry that champions inclusive growth.
Learn more about the Shea Better Sustainability Program here
which eos products have shea butter?
Shea is in every single eos product. From our first lip balm to our ever-expanding body care collection, shea delivers instant smoothness and long-lasting protection in every format, flavor, and scent.
Building a shea-powered skincare routine is easy with eos. Start with our moisturizing body lotion to deeply hydrate, then layer with a shea-infused lip balm or shave cream for head-to-toe softness.
