ACTIVE INGREDIENTS · SHEA BUTTER
Deep emollient cushion for the body’s driest moments.
Shea butter is a rich, lipid-dense emollient derived from the shea tree nut that melts at skin temperature and provides long-lasting softness and occlusion. Its fatty acid profile, led by stearic and oleic acids, closely mirrors the skin’s own sebum, which means it integrates without the heaviness of synthetic alternatives. OVESSI body formulas use shea butter where comfort and lasting softness are the primary requirements, and where the French principle of formula as sensory pleasure is most apparent.
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The Comfort : Sensitive Skin Body Cream
Comfort for skin that flares. Soft and settled long after dressing.The Comfort : Sensitive Skin Body Cream
Comfort for skin that flares. Soft and settled long after dressing.Normalpreis €45Normalpreis -
The Open : Smoothing Eye Cream
The eye area looks more open and smooth. A soft de-puffed feel by morning.The Open : Smoothing Eye Cream
The eye area looks more open and smooth. A soft de-puffed feel by morning.Normalpreis €40Normalpreis -
The Velvet : Nourishing Rich Face Cream
Rich comfort that sinks in slow. Skin feels velvet by morning.The Velvet : Nourishing Rich Face Cream
Rich comfort that sinks in slow. Skin feels velvet by morning.Normalpreis €50Normalpreis -
The Silk : Nourishing Cleansing Milk
A soft milk that cleans without stripping. Skin left silken and calm.The Silk : Nourishing Cleansing Milk
A soft milk that cleans without stripping. Skin left silken and calm.Normalpreis €35Normalpreis -
The Wake : Brightening Eye Cream
The eye area looks rested, less shadowed. Brightness that builds with use.The Wake : Brightening Eye Cream
The eye area looks rested, less shadowed. Brightness that builds with use.Normalpreis €40Normalpreis -
The Night : Cocoa & Marine Active Night Cream
Rich comfort that works while you sleep. Skin feels fed by morning.The Night : Cocoa & Marine Active Night Cream
Rich comfort that works while you sleep. Skin feels fed by morning.Normalpreis €55Normalpreis -
The Glow : Marine Active Day Cream
A lit, healthy finish you wear out the door. Skin looks awake by noon.The Glow : Marine Active Day Cream
A lit, healthy finish you wear out the door. Skin looks awake by noon.Normalpreis €40Normalpreis -
The Polish : Resurfacing Kojic Exfoliator
Skin feels newly surfaced. Brighter where it once looked dull.The Polish : Resurfacing Kojic Exfoliator
Skin feels newly surfaced. Brighter where it once looked dull.Normalpreis €40Normalpreis
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Shea butter questions
Is shea butter suitable for very dry skin conditions?
Yes. Shea butter is one of the most effective topical emollients for very dry skin, eczema-prone skin, and skin that has lost significant lipid content. Its occlusive properties reduce transepidermal water loss while its fatty acids replenish the lipid matrix of the skin surface.
Does shea butter clog pores on the body?
Shea butter has a moderate comedogenic rating and is not recommended for facial use on congestion-prone skin. On the body, where pore congestion is less of a primary concern, it performs excellently as a moisturiser for legs, arms, and very dry areas.
How does shea butter compare to cocoa butter?
Both are rich body emollients, but shea butter is softer at room temperature and absorbs slightly faster. Cocoa butter is harder, more occlusive, and better suited to the hardest, driest areas. OVESSI body formulas use both in different contexts depending on the desired texture and level of occlusion.
Can shea butter be used during pregnancy?
Yes. Shea butter is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy as a topical emollient. It does not contain any known teratogenic compounds. Many people use it on the abdomen during pregnancy for skin suppleness. Always consult your midwife or doctor if you have specific concerns.
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Softer skin begins with the right emollient.
Browse the OVESSI body range featuring shea butter and find the formula suited to your skin’s driest areas.
