5 best shea butter products

A creamy and scented shea butter product for those with dry skin. Excellent for dry skin to give it a hydrated boost. Comes with a gorgeous nut-like scent that’s not too overbearing if you want to wear perfumes or fragrances on top. It absorbs into the skin fast – even for those with normal skin. One application lasts throughout the day and after one month of use you’ll notice a difference in the texture of your skin – softness! £13, thebodyshop.co.uk

Simply Shea London Body Butter

A real butter-like texture and the shea butter has been extracted from Ghana. Smooth and silky to the skin. A great product to use on elbows and knees especially. From the scent alone you can tell this 100% organic. Its creaminess means you only need a little at a time with this product so it’ll last for a while. £25,

L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream

Thick cream, guaranteed hydration without leaving your body to oily. Great product for hydration for any part of the body. Absorbtion isn’t as quick as it can be but nevertheless a useful product for everyday use. £32, uk.loccitane.com

J and J's Natural Shea Butter

Original texture of shea butter with a range of different scents. If you want to get as close to the real thing as possible but with a little twist this product is for you. It has that same very thick and creamy texture but you can leave yourself smelling like cherry, almond, chocolate or (a personal favourite) - blueberry. Most of all, it's hydrates the skin but for even longer than you would expect. £10, jandjsnatural.bigcartel.com

Palmer's Shea Butter Formula

Smooth, thick with a neutral but nice scent. This product is great for winter where certain parts of your skin can get particularly dry. Hands, feet, elbows and knees would benefit the most from this type of cream. £2.09,