I still remember the first time I made a body butter from scratch. I had been slowly switching out store-bought products for ...

The African shea butter fruit, native to West Africa, is gaining popularity for its unique flavor and nutritional benefits ...

Shea butter, a fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, has many skin care uses. It’s solid at room temperature and has an off-white or ivory color. Share on Pinterest Shea butter has been ...

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Dry skin is no match for the creamy and moisturizing properties that both shea butter and cocoa butter deliver. Although both types of butter can soften and heal dry or damaged skin, each one has ...