Shea butter is an excellent source of moisturising and nourishing ingredients, it heals chapped lips and dry lips quickly. it  supplies your lips with extra nutrients, and the lightweight texture does not feel greasy or sticky at all. ALSO: Shea butter is an emollient, it hydrates your lips short term and helps soften them over time. If  you struggle to put lip color on pealing lips, shea butter lip balm is exactly what you need to create a smooth, soft canvas.