CareBear Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 What is your favorite oil to use in a whipped shea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Fractionated Coconut. Nice and light; infinite shelf life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Eugenia, would you mind if I just move in with you? You have so much knowledge in ALL the areas I'm exploring. The kids and I don't eat much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Eugenia, would you mind if I just move in with you? You have so much knowledge in ALL the areas I'm exploring. The kids and I don't eat much....Step aside Carol....there is a long line of budding B&B'ers waiting on E's spare room....you are way behind me lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 I was thinking maybe a mix of FCO and monoi, but not sure how much would have to be monoi for the scent to come through. What do you think? I have a limited supply of both so I don't want to mess around too much.I'm thinking 70% shea, 20% monoi, 10% FCO??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I wouldn't use monoi, unless you are happy with the whip smelling that way. You may turn off customers that want to buy the whip, but won't because of the monoi. I am not a big fan of monoi myself and if I knew it was in there I would pass that product by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 I wouldn't use monoi, unless you are happy with the whip smelling that way. You may turn off customers that want to buy the whip, but won't because of the monoi. I am not a big fan of monoi myself and if I knew it was in there I would pass that product by.Good point Jenny. I'm thinking (someday) to have 3 scents (ok, 4) that my local salon thinks would be really popular:1. Monoi2. Mango 3. Chocolate4. Coconut CreamFigured I'd start with the monoi since I don't have an FOs of the others.... Then swap the monoi for plain FCO and add FO for the others.Figured I'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I have never smelled the Monoi, so no comment on that one. For leave on products, I like fruits and fresh. I would not want to walk around smelling like chocolate. I did have a customer order whipped body butter in Buttercream Frosting once. Did not ask any question, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I do one with Monoi and a bit of other oils and love it! A friend of mine just had me get her a whole bottle of Monoi off the co-op because the one I use is so good!But scented ones go over really well too. Carole maybe a floral scent too??? That way all the bases are covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Good point about the florals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 If she did a monoi one, she'd have a floral, basically. Smells like flowers to my nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I use shea oil only with my whipped shea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I used AKO once and it turned out nice. The AKO is a nice light oil mixed with the whipped shea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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