Sal_gal48 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Okay, I want this woman's recipe but she won't give it to me. Went to a craft show and she was selling shea butter that was very creamy, almost like shave cream or lotion. It was white. She said it was a "special" formula.Anyway, would anyone know how to get the shea to look like hers? (sorry don't have a pic). I know she whipped it, but the yellow tinge was totally missing. Any guesses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 She probably used refined shea. My refined shea is pretty white! Do a search under the recipes section and I'm sure there is a recipe or two for whipped shea. Alot of people, including myself, won't hand out their recipes to total strangers at craft shows. Thank goodness with the internet and a little bit of research, you can usually find good B&B recipes to experiment with. I haven't made whipped shea yet but it sounds pretty neat. Have fun playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Okay, what causes it to be white? Most shea butter I've seen sold at craft shows are yellow. Few of it is white. And should I just use a regular blender to whip it? On what speed? Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 The refining process makes it whiter. Alot of people with the yellowish shea probably used unrefined shea (which is yellowish naturally). Or they could have used another oil that is yellowish in nature whereas your lady at the craft show used a much lighter oil. As far as mixing the shea up, I would use a stand mixer or a handheld mixer. I think a blender would be a bugger to clean after having oils in it. HTH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Didn't I just answer this question? But I don't see my response. Hmmm...ETA: oh never mind, that was the thread you started over at the Dish. Silly me, never thought of cross-posting LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurnalynn Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 was it a whipped shea butter or like a frosting?( my frosting is white even though the cocoa butter and shea are not) i add pearl white mica to my frosting and scrubs it helps whiten them up and gives a little sparkle to the end resultLaura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 All my butters whip up white. When I use unrefined Shea butter it's still white. What a weird question. How would anyone here know what it was? Why didn't you just look at the ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndulgentCreations Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Or it could have been something like this...http://southernsoapers.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35&products_id=865This whips up so nice and creamy, smooth and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Alright, I got the shea butter. I got the mixer. Now what? I"m ready to experiment.Should I melt the butter first? Wouldn't that get it softened up.Yep, that looks like the shea butter she had:http://southernsoapers.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35&products_id=865Some "secret" formula - HAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 The photo on Southern Soapers is a stock photo you can purchase at istock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Alright, I got the shea butter. I got the mixer. Now what? I"m ready to experiment.Should I melt the butter first? Wouldn't that get it softened up.Yep, that looks like the shea butter she had:http://southernsoapers.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35&products_id=865Some "secret" formula - HAH!Did you really have the nerve to ask a vendor for their recipe?!!!.....and really expect her to give you this info so you could possibly start selling at the same market and take away some of her business? Unbelievable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Did you really have the nerve to ask a vendor for their recipe?!!!.....and really expect her to give you this info so you could possibly start selling at the same market and take away some of her business? Unbelievable!!!If you read my posts NO NO NO I did not ask her for the recipe. She was telling the customers - "This is my special formula" to make the sell.However, it's not unusual for me or a person to ask what the ingredients are because of allergy concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Okay, I want this woman's recipe but she won't give it to me. Went to a craft show and she was selling shea butter that was very creamy, almost like shave cream or lotion. It was white. She said it was a "special" formula.Anyway, would anyone know how to get the shea to look like hers? (sorry don't have a pic). I know she whipped it, but the yellow tinge was totally missing. Any guesses?Yes, I did read it several times. How do you know she won't give it to you if you didn't ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Well that's a good question, I'll have to revise the message. I did not ask, but she was selling the item by stating it was a special formula and she didn't have the ingredients on the container -- I did look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow, if she is selling she should have her ingredients listed plainly on the label. That's against FDA and that's not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Its emulsified, meaning its been mixed with water and e-wax in order to give it the lotion texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 She must be awfully rich.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Its emulsified, meaning its been mixed with water and e-wax in order to give it the lotion texture.Thanks, I'm going to experiment as soon as I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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