What it does
What it does
Shea butter is occlusive: it forms a protective layer on the strand that slows moisture from escaping.
Benefits for your hair
Benefits for your hair
- Seals in moisture
- Reduces moisture loss
- Softens
- Shields the strand from everyday friction
Where you'll find it
Where you'll find it
The Chebe Strengthening Hair Pudding and the Sealant Butter.
The science and fine print
The science and fine print
2025 lab study on skin found that unrefined shea butter cut water loss by almost 38% and raised hydration by 58% within 24 hours. That was skin, not hair, so read it as how the ingredient behaves, not a promise about your hair.
