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Can shea butter lighten your skin?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: I do not think there is any evidence to show that shea butter lightens the skin.
Answered 8/3/2017
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No: Shea butter is a triglyceride (fat) derived mainly from stearic acid and oleic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in africa. It will not help with lightening.
Answered 8/7/2020
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No: Shea butter is a triglyceride (fat) derived mainly from stearic acid and oleic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in africa. It does not lighten skin.
Answered 5/5/2021
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