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According to Wikipedia, "shea butter is known especially for its cosmetic properties as a moisturizer and emollient." They also explain that it is a "fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree by crushing and boiling." The healing and moisturizing properties of shea butter are so well known that there is an American Shea Butter Institute.

One highly rated product is the L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Nail & Cuticle Cream. One product devotee says this is an "excellent product. I travel a lot and it's one of the only things that helps with my dry nails and cuticles." Buy Direct