If you have dry, coarse, and/or curly hair , you definitely know about shea butter. It's the MVP of all moisturizers, especially because it both hydrates your hair (and skin) as well as seals it all in to prevent water loss. You'll find it in just about every rich deep conditioner on the market for this reason. It's a masterpiece, some might even say. But is shea butter for skin equally as effective?

The answer is complicated, unfortunately, and really all depends on your skin type. For some, it can be a miracle worker to prevent dryness. But for others, namely acne-prone and oily skin, it could cause more problems than it addresses. Actually, aesthetician Madalaina Conti says she has seen patients who come in with acne and quickly discover their products are filled with pore

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