The Body Shop Shea Body Butter 200 ml — 96hr Nourishing Moisture, Vegan Non-Greasy

The Body Shop Shea Body Butter is a richly textured, vegan moisturizer that delivers up to 96 hours of deep hydration for very dry skin without a greasy finish.

This Shea Body Butter blends Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana with babassu oil from Brazil and is formulated with 97% ingredients of natural origin. In a 200 ml recyclable tub with an aluminium lid and recycled plastic sourced through community partnerships, it offers long-lasting nourishment and a subtle, natural-looking glow while supporting ethical sourcing and reduced environmental impact.

How long will this shea body butter keep my skin moisturized?

Expect sustained hydration — the formula is designed to provide up to 96 hours of moisture when applied as directed. Its concentrated, buttery texture helps lock in hydration and soften the skin surface for prolonged comfort.

• 96-hour moisturization performance indicated by the product claims
• Thick, creamy texture that forms a protective layer
• Suitable for targeted dry patches like elbows and knees

What ingredients make this effective and ethical?

Key emollients include handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana and Community Fair Trade babassu oil from Brazil, supported by a formula containing 97% natural-origin ingredients. These choices balance skin feel with traceability and community support.

• Handcrafted shea butter—rich in nourishing fats for intense moisturization
• Babassu oil—lightweight oil that aids spreadability and skin softness
• 97% natural-origin formulation reduces reliance on synthetic components

Will this leave my skin feeling sticky or greasy?

No—this Body Butter is described as non-sticky and non-greasy. It absorbs into very dry skin to leave a smooth, softened finish while still delivering the richness needed for long-lasting comfort.

• Non-greasy finish for comfortable wear under clothing
• Can be used sparingly or generously depending on dryness level
• Leaves a natural-looking sheen rather than an oily residue

How does the packaging reflect sustainability?

The jar combines an aluminium lid with a tub made from 100% recycled plastic, including Community Fair Trade recycled plastic sourced in India. The design reduces virgin plastic use and supports recycled-material supply chains.

• Aluminium lid—durable and widely recyclable
• 100% recycled plastic tub—helps close the plastics loop
• Community Fair Trade recycled plastic supports local initiatives

Who is this for? The Body Shop Shea Body Butter is aimed at people with very dry or rough skin who want a high-performance, ethically sourced moisturizer. It suits anyone seeking a vegan product with long-lasting hydration and a non-greasy finish, especially shoppers who value Community Fair Trade ingredients and recycled packaging.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Triethyl Citrate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax/Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum/Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Caramel, CI 19140/Yellow 5."