pjb31apb Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 This recipe absolutley ROCKS!!!!! Thanks for sharing! I made my version of this using the prime cocoa butter I got in the co-op, OMG!!!!! It is so awesome I love it. It is a little harder than I really would like it to be but I know that comes from the high CB and it is REALLY cold in my house all the time. I used it last night after my shower and I can still feel the moisturising 12 hours later! I'm off to try a version with my pumpkin butter now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Hi just curious is your whipped shea like a lotion? or a shave cream? I'm trying to find a recipe that matches one that I saw at a craft show, the woman's shea butter was pure white and very creamy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 What are the utentils you use? What type of blender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Hi just curious is your whipped shea like a lotion? or a shave cream? I'm trying to find a recipe that matches one that I saw at a craft show, the woman's shea butter was pure white and very creamy.This like ...hmmmmmm...I would say more of a shaving cream consistency. I use a Kitchen Aid mixer with the whipping attachment, I have aslo used a regular mixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Made a batch of this the other night and it is awesome! Light and fluffy! Goes on Greasy but sinks in nicely in about 5 minutes. Here are my subs:6 oz. Golden Shea Butter(painya)6 oz. Mango Butter4 oz. Lemon Extract Butter5 oz. oil2oz jojoba oil1oz grapeseed oil1oz meadowfoam-shea oil1oz AKO2 tsp. cornstarch I am trying another batch tonight with oils that are supposed to be good for Psoriasis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks, I have the hand mixer and the shea, so now I've got to get started experimenting.Since I'm new to shea butters, it seems there are several types; correct? Normally I buy a container from the vendors at ethnic fests.Does shea need to be "melted" a bit to get it to whip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks, I have the hand mixer and the shea, so now I've got to get started experimenting.Since I'm new to shea butters, it seems there are several types; correct? Normally I buy a container from the vendors at ethnic fests.Does shea need to be "melted" a bit to get it to whip?Some people melt the shea...some people dont. I DO because I think it takes out the "graininess". WHen I didnt melt the butters, the end product came out really grainy. As far as the Shea goes... I prefer refined shea because I can not stand the smell of unrefined shea...but that is just my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Made a batch of this the other night and it is awesome! Light and fluffy! Goes on Greasy but sinks in nicely in about 5 minutes. Here are my subs:6 oz. Golden Shea Butter(painya)6 oz. Mango Butter4 oz. Lemon Extract Butter5 oz. oil2oz jojoba oil1oz grapeseed oil1oz meadowfoam-shea oil1oz AKO2 tsp. cornstarchI am trying another batch tonight with oils that are supposed to be good for Psoriasis. This is great! To me, this is what it is all about...taking a basic recipe and then tweaking it to make it your own!I did make up a batch for my Godson and his father for their Psoriasis and they swear by it. Just a FYI...my origional recipe is awesome for Sunburns. My GodSon is VERY fair skinned and he loads up with my shea for the summer months. He is now in the Army Reserves and his whole barracks uses it now...lolHAVE FUN!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Where do you guys reco that I buy the ingredients (cheap); I live in Chicago, is there someplace here that I can buy it. Aloe, I know I can get from the health food stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Where do you guys reco that I buy the ingredients (cheap); I live in Chicago, is there someplace here that I can buy it. Aloe, I know I can get from the health food stores.Kangaroo Blue is close to you. I buy my butters from oilsbynature.comIf you are wanting Aloe Juice...it is cheaper at Walmart than at most health food stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hmmm...you mean Aloe oil don't you. Aloe juice is a drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 afaik there's no such thing as aloe oil.are you thinking of making an emulsified product? cause using aloe brings you to a whole different level... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hmmm...you mean Aloe oil don't you. Aloe juice is a drink?Yes I am talking about Aloe Juice. I use Aloe juice in all my lotions instead of the water. Never seen Aloe Oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I use aloe juice in my lotions as well. I don't use it as the full amount of water because it's so expensive. But then again, I get mine at the local health food co-op. They sell it at Walmart? I may have to take a look! Where did they have it? Near the beauty aisle near the witch hazel, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Is it ok to remelt a batch of this that has the cornstarch & EO in it and a bit of Liquipar? I can't smell the EO anyway so I was going to add more of that, just not sure what will happen with the cornstarch and preservative in it.I don't like the way my last batch feels- too oily - and it came out the best as far as consistency and whipped like a charm - it figures! Maybe I just need to get some Dry-Flo instead of using corn starch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 how much cornstarch are you using? I use CS and it works perfectly. I don't know about remelting though - I don't see why it would hurt to just add more EO to it and whip it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 how much cornstarch are you using? I use CS and it works perfectly. I don't know about remelting though - I don't see why it would hurt to just add more EO to it and whip it up again.It's not the cornstarch so much because I've made a dozen batches or so and this is the first one that is too greasy for me. I'm more concerned about remelting with the preservative...not sure if anything funky will happen since you add preservative after it's cool. I think I'll try just a couple ounces of it remelted and add more butter to it, that way I don't waste a whole 1.5# if it doesn't work out. I use about 60-70% shea and 30-40% mango butter and this time tried jojoba, Apricot kernal and grapeseed oils, but I was short about 1.5 oz on butter and it's just too much oil...didn't think to cut back on the oil, working too fast. I have to add a little preservative because my sister (who is my best tester) always manages to get water into her product. Then I hear about the little green specks that have appeared in her butter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ahh, I missed the preservative part. I know the preservative I work with has a max temp that I can add it without harming it. I'm not sure what liquipar's temp range is, but that would be where I'd start.I wonder if you just melt the butter you're missing from your original recipe by itself and let it cool. Then add it to your already made lotion and whip it up again. That way you don't have to worry about messing up your preservative properties.Your cornstarch will pry have to be upped too because of the missing butters. I know I put quite a bit of cornstarch in mine and while it looks like a lot when I'm adding all the ingredients together, it comes out perfect. I like to let mine sit for a day or so though to let everything settle. Normally I can feel the graininess of the cornstarch just a tiny bit, but after a day, that feeling is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ahh, I missed the preservative part. I know the preservative I work with has a max temp that I can add it without harming it. I'm not sure what liquipar's temp range is, but that would be where I'd start.I wonder if you just melt the butter you're missing from your original recipe by itself and let it cool. Then add it to your already made lotion and whip it up again. That way you don't have to worry about messing up your preservative properties.Your cornstarch will pry have to be upped too because of the missing butters. I know I put quite a bit of cornstarch in mine and while it looks like a lot when I'm adding all the ingredients together, it comes out perfect. I like to let mine sit for a day or so though to let everything settle. Normally I can feel the graininess of the cornstarch just a tiny bit, but after a day, that feeling is gone.Well see...that's why this board is so great! My feeble mind didn't even think to just melt more butter, let it cool and then whip it all together! I will add a bit more cornstarch too because I think it needs it. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Lemme know if that works! haha I know that I've tried putting butter in without melting it and I had to pitch the whole thing. Total grain. Even when I whipped it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchenfairy Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I know this is a really old thread, but I have a question and didn't think it needed a new thread. When whipping with a stand mixer, do you use the wire whip or the flat beater? I want to purchase a bowl and beater/whip just for B&B but want to make sure I have the right one. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Wow, this thread has been out there since 2005. I've been on this forum since then; wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candledoll Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Wire one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_gal48 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Is anyone selling shea butter at craft shows? and how's it going for you? I'm thinking about re-entering craft shows again....haven't done it for a few years because there wasn't any money in it. (when you factor in the time and booth cost) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchenfairy Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Thanks Candledoll! :wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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