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Hi, pure yellow shea butter during all trimesters of pregnancy,is it safe to use onto skin or hair? they said it contain vitamin a,thank you..

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Normally safe: It's used for stretch marks and moisturizer. It's also has high anti-oxidant properties. As long as you're using it topically, you should be okay.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, pure yellow shea butter during all trimesters of pregnancy,is it safe to use onto skin or hair? they said it contain vitamin a,thank you..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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