babies

Welcoming a new baby brings overwhelming joy—and an equally overwhelming array of product recommendations. Walk down any baby care aisle, and you'll find hundreds of skincare products promising to keep your little one's skin soft, healthy, and protected. But what do you actually need for the best baby skincare routine?

Shea butter has been used for generations in West African skincare — including on babies and newborns. This guide covers how to use it safely on baby skin, what to look for when choosing a quality product, and why traditionally hand-processed shea butter is different from what most commercial baby products contain.