Nappy & Kinky - The road to "good hair": Shea butter

DIY Skincare- Whipped Shea butter

I used about

•75g of raw Shea butter

•2 tbs almond oil

•2 tbs olive oil

•vitamin e oil

I started by melting down the Shea butter to oil consistency then I started whipping it with a handheld machine.

Once it started to change color and thicken up I then added the oils one by one.

This gave me about 270g, I used an old Palmer's formula cocoa butter jar. It wasn't as creamy as I wanted it to be but that is probably because I didn't add enough oils. Lesson learned.

(This is after a couple of uses)

Overall it is much better than any other store bought cream and lotion I have used. It is easy to make and to adjust for your likings and needs.

Video tutorial fail

So... I was recording this video of me doing my Shea butter cream but um when watching the video I realized that it stopped recording after like 1 min 😔.

I will share it with you anyway though!

You will need:

• fork, spoon, spatula, masher or whatever to mash the Shea butter smooth.

• hand mixer

• oil/-s of your choice, I used olive oil.

• raw Shea butter preferably organic too.

• container to store.

• a pipe bag or plastic bag that is cut into a pipe.

• rosemary oil to preserve it.

• Get ready for some mess lol

I start by mashing the Shea butter into a smooth lump less consistency. Then I put it into a mixing bowl and mix it for a few seconds.

I then add the oil/-s and mix it until I am satisfied with the consistency. Lastly I add some drops of rosemary oil and blend it.

This step is optional but it is a little easier and less messy then using your hands.

Put the cream into a plastic bag to one of the corners in the bag. Cut a piece off and fill your container.

I personally don't follow recipe when doing this but for the first time I would recommend you to do so. After a couple if times you will learn what's best for you.

I have made whipped Shea butter before but Shea cream works best for me.

Uses: You choose! I use this for skin mainly but sometimes I use it on my hair too. For example to smooth my hair the times when I'm not looking for slickness that gel gives.

Adjust it for your needs and likings. 1 thing to know, raw Shea butter stinks! If it doesn't stink then it's not real lol.

Notes: Shea butter is good for psoriasis, eczema, dry skin and more. It can also be used in the LOC method and in hair treatments.

I buy 150g and divide into two pieces. One 1/2 gives me about 140-150 ml of the finished product. It lasts me about a month and that's after full body use everyday.

All the ingredients are bought in stockholm, Sweden. Let me know if you have any questions.

DIY Skincare- Whipped Shea butter

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