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Shea butter can be found in many high-end moisturizing products. Shea butter is known for its skin softening effect. It is also used in to add and maintain in dry brittle , in addition to retaining softness and preventing breakage.*
Shea butter is also a favorite among soapmakers. It's typically used in small amounts (5-7% of the oils in the recipe). Shea butter is a complex fat that contains many non-saponifiable components (cannot be fully converted into soap.) Thus the shea butter leaves a small amount of oil in the soap, which seals moisture into the skin after washing.*