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The Cult-Favorite Skin-Care Line You Can Get at Target

SheaMoisture nourishes skin from head to toe with a huge lineup of powerful ingredients and targeted formulations.

by Deanna Pai
SheaMoisture
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With spring in full swing and summertime nigh, it’s officially time to start thinking about switching up your routine to address what your skin craves when the hot weather and humidity hits. No matter what your skin needs — whether that be extra antioxidant protection, oil control, or head-to-toe hydration — SheaMoisture has you covered with its highly nourishing, ultra-effective skin-care offerings. And get this: There’s not one, or two, but four different nutrient-dense lines to choose from. Infused with natural ingredients, these effective formulations deliver nourishing results.

As for which collection is best-suited for your summer skin, that simply depends on your unique concerns during the warm-weather months. If you struggle with post-acne hyperpigmentation (which sun exposure can worsen), the Even & Radiant collection will be right up your alley, while the brand’s best-selling African Black Soap line is a godsend for stressed-out and congested skin that’s prone to grease and breakouts. If full-body soothing hydration is in order, look no further than the 100% Virgin Coconut Oil collection, and for scoring silky-smooth limbs, the Coconut & Hibiscus line will most definitely set you up for success.

More good news: You can find these time-tested formulations both online and in-store at your local Target, making it that much easier to give your skin the T.L.C it needs (and deserves) this summer and beyond. Now without further ado, find the regimen — or two — that’s right for you.

For Radiant, Even-Toned Skin

The goal of SheaMoisture’s Even & Radiant collection is to aid in reducing hyperpigmentation to give skin a brighter, smoother, and all-around more even-toned appearance. That means helping fade dark spots, as well as evening out both tone and texture (which, by the way, can further boost radiance by better reflecting light). So, if you deal with dark marks from acne and/or sun damage, these products were made specifically for you.

After cleansing, massage the Raw Honey Even & Radiant Dark Spot Correcting Serum onto slightly damp skin — it sinks in quickly to deliver brightening benefits. On top of that, the formula also contains MVP ingredients like glycerin, shea butter, and carrot seed extract, too. Next, the Even & Radiant Even Tone Daily Moisturizer pairs brightening ingredients with lightweight moisture. (Just make sure to follow up with SPF for daytime, since sun exposure is a major source of discoloration.) Finally, slather the Even & Radiant Raw Honey Night Face Moisturizer on in the evenings to deeply hydrate and rejuvenate skin while you snooze.

For Balancing Stressed Skin

When skin is stressed, that can manifest in a multitude of ways, including redness and irritation. (The connection? Studies point to inflammation.) A traditional cleanser beloved for its powerful clarifying properties, African black soap is the primary ingredient in the brand’s aptly-named African Black Soap collection. The supercharged formula helps to decongest and balance skin — and it does so quickly to boot.

The classic African Black Bar Soap does just that from head to toe. Meanwhile, the African Black Soap Tamarind Extract & Tea Tree Oil Clarifying Mud Mask deep-cleans skin alongside tea tree oil. And to replenish moisture, their African Black Soap Balancing Moisturizer pairs moisturizing ingredients with balancing black soap, too.

For Head-to-Toe Hydration

SheaMoisture’s 100% Virgin Coconut Oil collection helps to soothe and moisturize dry post-winter limbs. If you’re struggling with dull, flaky skin, you can’t go wrong with this highly nourishing line.

The 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Bar Soap gently cleanses skin while leaving skin feeling hydrated. Follow it up with the 100% Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, which locks in that moisture and leaves skin smooth, soft, and not at all greasy. Not into bar soaps? The 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Body Wash blends 100% virgin coconut oil with coconut milk and acacia, making for a highly satisfying lather.

For a Spa-Like Experience

Healthy skin is radiant skin, and that’s the thinking behind SheaMoisture’s Coconut & Hibiscus line. Infused with coconut oil and hibiscus extract, this collection helps to smooth, soften, and give skin a lit-from within luminosity. Plus, the blend smells delicious, turning your A.M. shower into a mini spa moment.

Start with the brand’s Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Hand and Body Scrub, which buffs away dead skin cells with sugar crystals — all the better for the rich oil and butter blend to replenish skin. From there, suds up with the Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash, and then seal it all in with the Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Lotion.