Shea is all about women.

Our founder, Olivier Baussan was at an airport when he heard about Shea butter for the first time, over 30 years ago. As he learned the story of this sacred tree, its nuts harvested exclusively by women, he decided to change destination and take the next flight to Ouagadougou. 
 
Since then, we’ve worked together with the women of Burkina Faso to help them achieve their business goals and economic independence, and bring you 100% fair trade, sustainable, organic Shea products. So you can feel good knowing that while our Shea range protects your skin, it’s also helping to protect the interests of over 10,000 Burkinabé women.

Why shea?

Shea butter is a multi-talented ingredient that protects and nourishes your skin so well, it’s no wonder Burkinabé women call Shea “the tree of life”. Our range has high a Shea content, which soothes and softens your skin, while also strengthening your skin’s natural barrier to protect against dryness. So skin stays smooth, healthy, and hydrated in even the most extreme winter conditions.

Our committed Shea range

SHEA INTENSIVE HAND BALM

INTENSELY NOURISHES DRY HANDS

An intense protective and nourishing balm for the hands with 25% organic shea butter.

With its ultra-rich texture, this balm melts into the hands and nails from the moment it is applied and massaged in. Enriched with allantoin, it helps to immediately soothe the skin, bringing comfort and softness. Used daily, it helps to protect hands from dryness.
 
Immediately after application, the cream helps to:
  • Intensively nourish dry to very dry hands (95%)* / (94%)**
  • Soothe dry to very dry hands (97%)* / (97%)**
  • Protect skin from dryness linked to external aggressions (cold, win, rain, snow) (95%)*/ (100%)**

*Feedback from 38 volunteers over 4 weeks.
**Feedback from 38 volunteers over 4 weeks in extreme, cold conditions (Canada).
DISCOVER

SHEA INTENSIVE FOOT BALM

INTENSELY NOURISHES DRY FEET

Immediately after application, the cream helps to :
 
Our intensive foot balm is formulated with a high concentration of Shea Butter to provide intense nourishing care, and protect dry and rough feet. With its ultra-rich texture, this balm melts into the feet from the moment it is applied and massaged in. Enriched with D-Panthenol and allantoin, it helps to immediately soothe the skin, bringing comfort and softness.
 
An intense protective and nourishing balm for the feet with 25% organic Shea Butter.
  • Intensively nourish dry to very dry feet (94%)*
  • Soothe dry to very dry feet (86%)*
  • Reduce visible dryness and roughness on dry to very dry feet (91%)*
 
*Feedback from 38 volunteers over 4 weeks.
DISCOVER

ULTRA RICH BODY CREAM

Intensely nourishes head to toe

Enriched with 25% Shea Butter to intensely nourish, help protect skin from dryness, and moisturise for up to 72 hours.
 
Our comprehensive body care formula contains an exceptional concentration of Shea Butter to help deliver intense nourishment to the skin, protecting it from dryness and maintaining its hydrolipidic film. It provides lasting hydration for up to 72 hours and gives a feeling of softness and comfort.

ULTRA RICH COMFORTING CREAM

Keeps your face soft and protected all day long

Formulated with a high content of Shea Butter, this cream answers the essential needs of dry, sensitive skin.
 
Our Shea facial moisturiser, with its creamy and melting texture, is formulated with a high concentration of Shea Butter (25%) to keep skin supple, soft, and moisturised for up to 72 hours. Skin stays comfortable and protected all day long, even in the most extreme climatic conditions.

NAIL & CUTICULE NOURISHING OIL

Keeps nails strenght and shine

The rich formula of this Shea cuticule oil  helps to soften cuticles and durably strengthen the nails.
 
Enriched with fair trade Shea Butter (30%),  this is a formula you can always count on to help nails getting more strength and shine. The brush applicator ensures an easy application of the product.
DISCOVER

Beauty Tips

Keep your skin nourished and protected with our Shea beauty tips!

TAKE EXTRA CARE IN WINTER

Cold winter weather and biting winds can really do a number on your skin. You need to take extra care when your skin’s exposed to the elements since dry, cold weather causes the moisture in your skin to evaporate more quickly, leading to dehydration, dryness, and chapping. Make sure that your skin is fully dry before leaving your house in winter, and make sure to moisturise more often. It’s also a good idea to choose products that are tested and proven in extreme, cold climates, like our Shea Intensive Hand Balm, Shea Ultra-rich Body Cream. And don’t forget to protect your pout from chapping with our Shea Intense Lip Balm.

CLEANSE POST-WORKOUT

Exercise is great for boosting circulation and providing skin with a glowing appearance, but sweating can cause more water loss, making skin feel dry. After exercising, make sure to rinse your face with lukewarm water and moisturize with our Shea Ultra-rich Comforting Cream immediately afterward.

TRAVEL SAVVY

When travelling by air, don't be tempted to rinse your face with water - it will only evaporate in the plane’s dry environment, and lead to further dehydration. Instead, where possible, cleanse before boarding and always follow with a Shea moisturizer. This is especially important on long haul flights, when you’re exposed to the dry, recycled air for longer periods of time. Pop a couple of our travel-sized Shea products in your carry on - like our Intensive Hand Balm, Light Comforting Cream, and Intense Lip Balm – to fight dehydration and soothe skin all flight long.

Sign-up for our newsletter and stay current on the latest news about L'Occitane.