Shea oleine
AKA “Shea Oil, Liquid Shea Butter”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Shea oleine
AKA: Shea Oil, Liquid Shea Butter
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer derived from shea butter that softens and conditions skin without leaving a greasy residue.
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Wound Healing
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
The liquid fraction separated from shea butter through modern processing, retaining the traditional emollient properties known to generations of West African women for skin and hair care.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR