Shea Butter
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses • reduces underarm wetness
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections apply to underarms only
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDA• FLAMMABLE. DO NOT USE NEAR HEAT, FLAME, OR WHILE SMOKING. CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Keep away from face and mouth to avoid breathing in. • Avoid spraying in eyes. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120°F/50°C or in enclosed places that could overheat • Do not use on broken skin. Stop use if rash or irritation occurs. • Ask a doctor before using if you have kidney disease. • USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY CONCENTRATING AND INHALING THE CONTENTS CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL. Help stop inhalation abuse. For information visit www.inhalant.org
FAERS reports
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Shea Butter as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Plant-Derived Butters as Lipid Nanocarriers: A Systematic and Prospective Review.Recent patents on nanotechnology · 2020 · Coelho AG, Dos Santos WRP, Dos Santos AA, et al.PMID 32442090DOI 10.2174/1872210514666200522213144
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 12 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Shea Butter as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Temple Massager System Study in Women Ages 35-65Not yet recruiting · Observational · 48 enrolled · MOQ Collective, LtdNCT07639658updated 2026-06-10
- Clinical Evaluation of a Soothing Moisturizing Lotion in Individuals With Atopic EczemaRecruiting · Interventional · 15 enrolled · USMARI Research & Innovation CentreNCT07463079updated 2026-03-16
- "Evaluation of a Non-Pharmacological Skin Care Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Toxicities Caused by Immunotherapy in Cancer Patients"Completed · Interventional · 130 enrolled · Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant PauNCT07337486updated 2026-01-13
- Is Topical CBD Effective in Treating Thumb Joint ArthritisCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 18 enrolled · University of VirginiaNCT04611347updated 2025-07-03
- Topical Cannabidiol for Treating Carpal Tunnel SyndromeNot yet recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · University of VirginiaNCT06108349updated 2025-04-11
- Effect of Topical CBD Cream for Degenerative Hallux DisordersTerminated · Phase 2 · Phase 3 · Interventional · 11 enrolled · Rush University Medical CenterNCT04103814updated 2024-10-15
- Topical CBD for Musculoskeletal PainWithdrawn · Phase 2 · Phase 3 · Interventional · 0 enrolled · University of VirginiaNCT05170451updated 2024-02-28
- EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF CREAM CONTAINING SPENT GRAIN WAX EXTRACT, ARGAN OIL, AND SHEA BUTTER POST-TRICHOLOROACETIC ACID 15% PEEL: RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED, DOUBLE-BLIND, SPLIT-FACE CLINICAL TRIALCompleted · Phase 4 · Interventional · 27 enrolled · Indonesia UniversityNCT06255431updated 2024-02-13
- A Single-Group Study to Examine the Efficacy of a Melatonin Lotion With Magnesium to Improve Sleep Quality and QuantityCompleted · Interventional · 35 enrolled · AsutraNCT06146712updated 2023-11-27
- Effectivity and Safety of Combination of Spent Grain Wax, Argan Oil, Shea Butter and Saccharide IsomerateUnknown · Phase 1 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Dr.dr.Irma Bernadette, SpKK (K)NCT05186246updated 2022-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shea Butter used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Shea Butter carries indications including: Uses • reduces underarm wetness. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
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