storm35 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I want to make unrefined shea as natural as possible, so can i just whip up unrefined shea on its own, or do you really need a carrier oil?? For the fluffyness?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 You don't need an oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 Thank you, so why do ppl use an oil with their whipped shea??Cxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Well, maybe because they want to kick it up a few notches with oils that contain certain properties that shea doesn't have. Ok, well maybe that's just why I add other oils:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 Well, maybe because they want to kick it up a few notches with oils that contain certain properties that shea doesn't have. Ok, well maybe that's just why I add other oils:grin2: Great thank you my dear, think i will just stick with my recipe i have with apricot kernel oil, as i want a nice fluffy shea lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Sorry, I realize my post was a little short but I was on my way to church.Yes you can "whip" shea without the added oils, but it doesn't stay fluffly that much. Even when I add oils it doesn't stay "fluffy" so I don't add any extra oils. People seem to like just plain ole unrefined shea, especially when I tell them that nothing is added, just my Tru' Shea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 You could try adding shea oil, perhaps. Haven't worked with it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thank you girls,. dont know if we can get shea oil here, never heard of it over here.I would love it to be pure shea, but i am worried about the texture of it, the feel of it, it will go brick hard, and i prefer soft, so even if i add a tiny amount of oil, will that help soften it?Cxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Yes, adding a bit of oil and whipping it helps with the texture and the spreadability, IMO. It will be a softer consistency and easier to apply, IME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thank you Crafty, yes i thik i stick with that, think ppl like it to be smooth and creamy and fluffy instead of brick hard.Cxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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