Shea butter is one of the richest natural emollients in skincare — a soft, fatty butter that cushions the surface of the skin and helps hold moisture where it is needed. These shea butter formulas suit dry, tight or weather-exposed skin, and sit comfortably as the last step over the rest of your routine.
Wondering how a butter differs from a lighter moisturiser? The Academy's shea butter glossary entry explains what it is and how it behaves on skin, and our dry skin guide shows where an occlusive butter fits alongside humectants and serums.
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Frequently asked questions
Which shea butter moisturiser should I start with?
Which shea butter moisturiser should I start with?
For dry, thirsty skin, start with AlumierMD HydraRich Moisturiser, the richest shea-butter-based cream in the range, layered over your serums at night. If your skin is normal-to-dry rather than very dry, HydraDew gives the same nourishing shea comfort in a lighter texture. Both leave skin softer and smoother by morning.
What does shea butter do for the skin?
What does shea butter do for the skin?
Shea butter is a rich emollient loaded with fatty acids that soften the skin's surface and lock in moisture, which is why it anchors HydraRich and HydraDew. It's ideal through winter or for skin that feels tight after cleansing. Apply as your final step so nothing evaporates before it seals.
How do I layer a shea butter cream in my routine?
How do I layer a shea butter cream in my routine?
Because shea-butter creams are occlusive, apply them last, after any water-based serum such as a hyaluronic acid or vitamin C. Warm a hazelnut-sized amount of HydraRich between your palms, then press it over the face and neck. This order lets your treatment serums absorb first while the shea butter holds them in.
Is shea butter suitable for redness-prone skin?
Is shea butter suitable for redness-prone skin?
If dryness comes with visible redness, Jan Marini RosaLieve Redness Reducing Complex soothes and softens while calming the look of flushing. Use it before your shea-butter moisturiser, morning and night. The pairing suits redness-prone skin that also needs rich, comforting hydration.
Is there a shea-rich option for the eye area?
Is there a shea-rich option for the eye area?
The under-eye dries out fast, so Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye brings shea-supported nourishment plus gentle vitamin A to that delicate skin. Pat a small amount along the orbital bone at night, avoiding the lash line. It smooths the look of dry, crêpey texture while conditioning the area.
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