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Shea Butter: effective % & pH 시어버터

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Quick answer: Shea Butter: effective concentration 1–20% depending on how rich the formula is, optimal pH n/a — oil phase, evidence Moderate. A winter and body ingredient in most Korean routines. Rich, effective, and rarely subtle.

How much Shea Butter actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.

Effective %1–20% depending on how rich the formula is
Optimal pHn/a — oil phase
EvidenceModerate
Onsetimmediate (feel)

What the % on the label really means

A winter and body ingredient in most Korean routines. Rich, effective, and rarely subtle.

⚠️ Ceiling: High levels feel greasy and can be too occlusive for facial use in humid weather.

Shea Butter guide →How Shea Butter works →

Sources: PubMed — Shea Butter & skin ↗ · AAD skin-care basics ↗

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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.

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