Brenda Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 At making body butter! My first try was dismal...:rolleyes2 (had some unfortunate chunks) but last night I found a recipe I thought looked good and fussed with it a bit, subbing a few things. I made it this morning. Here is the finished butter in the mixer bowl. It took forever to whip!And here it is once I got it spooned into the jars. It's scented Brown Sugar and Fig. I had no idea how great this FO smelled. I know the color's not a good match for the scent, but it's what I had at hand.It has the consistency of light mousse, but the test will be what it's like tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after. :smiley2: I do hope it holds its texture and consistency.....Thanks for checking it out. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Looks wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 That's really quite creamy and I think it looks luscious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macyboutique Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Very nice looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Hey Brenda, Since I am a fellow michgander Ill try it out for ya and make sure its ok!!JJIt looks really great like extra creamy whipped cream..YUMM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Wow, that looks really thick and creamy. That is next on my to do list, is body butter. Great job and if you want to unload any of it..... Let us know how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleFreak Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 OMG looks good enough to eat...and I bet that smells heavenly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_amber_woods Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 That looks fantastic Brenda! Way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Looks nice. I'm sure it smells good as well. What recipe did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixylight Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Wow! Good enough to eat! Looks so creamy...very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks for your replies! I used the Vanilla Butter Cream Meringue recipe off this page:http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/form_whippedbutters.htmlThat's the recipe I started with anyway. I didn't have FCO, so I subbed jojoba. I didn't have Natrasorb, so I subbed some cornstarch. I didn't have aloe butter so I used 2/3 organic shea and 1/3 mango butter. Do you sense a pattern here? It all seemed to work though. It's not supposed to harden up "if mixed properly" and is made with the listed ingredients in the exact proportions! :rolleyes2 Needless to say, it's about 3 hours later and it has set up. But when dipped out it melts right away and has a pleasing texture. So there may be hope.I'm iffy on the amount of glycerine though. If feels slightly...sticky? That's not quite the right word, but there is a difference between the way the skin feels right after putting it on with this one. There was no glycerin in the first recipe. But plenty of unmelted mango butter particles....ooops.:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 That looks nummie! I've never tried a body scrub, moose, etc. I may have to do this one after I make the Holy Grail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Looks yummy for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 looks great! On my monitor it looks like it is a pinkish color. You could call it Sugared Figs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Sugared Figs...that's a very good name! I did tint it pink. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppygirl Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I'm gonna have to start another swap once you guys are happy with your recipes... Grumpy, anytime you get around to trying out the Holy Grail & wanna send me a sample feel free!Looks great Brenda... let us know how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Wow, that does look like mousse! I could eat it. Let us know how it turns out.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy21 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 That top pic made me hungry,lol. I think you did a great job. Very nice consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticglow Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Looks Devine! I have a pound of the Brown Sugar & Fig from SC and I really like it too. Your butter looks great, nice and creamy. Let us know how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad72 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Looks amazing!!!Wanted to add that I've tried to use glycerin in a couple of batches of body butter and I tend to get a "tacky" feeling when I use it.:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 ohhh Wow.. I want to eat it :-)Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Looks great! Nice and creamy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 Looks amazing!!!Wanted to add that I've tried to use glycerin in a couple of batches of body butter and I tend to get a "tacky" feeling when I use it.:undecidedTacky! That's the word I needed to describe the feel!Yes, there is that initial feeling from the glycerin. I thought about reducing the amount the glycerine and cornstarch to see if it lessens the feel. After it's been applied for a short time, the tackiness dissapates and my skin does feel smooth and soft. I've applied it to my dry legs after shaving and they feel smooth this morning. Overall, I'm happy with the recipe. Monday I'll give out some testers to coworkers to get feedback. That's one advantage of working full-time. Then I'll be making version 3. Thanks again for your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 Well, I couldn't wait to make version 3. :rolleyes2 So this afternoon I reduced the amount of gylcerin and cornstarch and it's much better! I'm very excited. I scented it with SC Rosemary and Mint EO blend and tinted it a very faint green. Calling it Mary-Mint Whip.It's been 3 hours since I finished it. It's still soft and melts on contact and doesn't have the awful "tacky" feel! I'm going to go ahead and post the adjusted recipe I used in case anyone is interested in giving it a try. I'd be interested in your opinion if you try it. Sorry it's in ounces instead of percentages.Body Butter Whip (variation of Snowdrift Farms recipe) 9 ounces organic refined shea butter4 ounces mango butter3 ounces castor oil4 ounces jojoba oil10 vitamin E capsules1 ounce vegetable glycerine.75 ounces cornstarch.5 ounces of FO or EO's of choicesmall amount of desired colorant (I used a dry oxide)Melt butters in a stainless steel container. (I did this on the stove in a saucepan on low heat) Once liquid, remove from heat and stir in fixed oils and fragrance of choice. Transfer to stainless steel or glass mixing bowl. Cool in freezer until a white edge or crust develops around the edges and the oils look semi-opaque. Remove from freezer and beat with mixer with wire whisk attachment. (This didn't take too long the third time around because I let the oils & butters get colder before beginning.)Once the mixture becomes aerated and fluffy, drizzle in the glycerin while mixing on low speed. Once all the glycerine is in whip again. Sprinkle cornstarch on top along with colorant and mix. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl. Whip until you get the consistency of a meringue.Spoon into sterile jars.It's off to my testers tomorrow! I don't know what to do with version 2 now. I guess they are off to the dustbin. Version three is so much better! Thanks for looking again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraInNY Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 That looks so yummy!!!! I've added it to my list of things to try. I need to quit my full time job so I can do all this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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