Curalene Shea Butter Nourishing Crème for Face, Hands & Body – Rich Moisturiser with Added Vitamin E for Dry Skin, 500ml

Curalene Shea Butter Nourishing Crème is a multipurpose moisturising cream for the face, hands and body, formulated with shea butter and added Vitamin E. It comes in a 500ml tub, sized for everyday, whole-body use rather than as a small top-up cream.

What does shea butter cream do for the skin?

Shea butter is a natural fat extracted from the nut of the shea tree, made up largely of oleic and stearic fatty acids. On skin, it works as an emollient it sits on the surface and helps reduce moisture loss, leaving skin feeling softer. Vitamin E is included as an antioxidant that supports this moisturising effect.

Who is it for?

Anyone dealing with everyday dry skin on the face, hands, or body who wants one cream that works across all three areas, rather than buying separate face moisturiser, hand cream, and body lotion.

How to use

Apply to clean, dry skin face, hands, or body massaging gently until absorbed. Suitable for daily use, and especially useful after washing hands or showering, when skin is most prone to moisture loss.

Shea butter vs cocoa butter what's the difference?

Both are plant-derived butters used in moisturisers. Shea butter has a lighter, less waxy texture and absorbs faster, which is why it's more commonly used in leave-on face and hand creams, while cocoa butter is denser and more common in body-only balms.

Why 500ml?

A 500ml tub is a larger format than the typical 150–250ml body cream, making it better suited to daily whole-body use or multi-person households, and generally better value per ml than smaller jars.

6. Frequently Asked 

Is shea butter good for very dry skin?

Shea butter is widely used in moisturisers for dry skin because its fatty acid content helps reduce water loss from the skin's surface. For diagnosed skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, speak to a pharmacist or GP for tailored advice.

Can I use a body cream on my face?

Curalene's crème is formulated for face, hands and body, but if you have specific facial skin concerns (e.g. acne-prone or highly sensitive skin), patch-test first, as with any new product.

Is Vitamin E good for skin?

Vitamin E is an antioxidant commonly added to moisturisers to help support the skin barrier alongside emollients like shea butter.

How often should I apply shea butter crème?

Most people use it once or twice daily typically morning and after washing hands, showering, or bathing.

Does shea butter cream leave a greasy residue?

Formulations vary; look for "fast-absorbing" on the label if a greasy after-feel is a concern Curalene's crème is formulated to absorb without a heavy residue.