Why is the butter sooo yellow? I've purchased pure unrefined shea butter and it was a slightly off white color. Second, if this is for hair what are the powders for again? Third, I didn't have to melt my shea down like that when I wanted to mix it. I just broke it up a lil with a spoon, added my fav oils, raw unfiltered honey and used a hand mixer to mix it.
Has anyone made this at home using these ingredients? I really want to make it. I love shea butter but I can't take the smell anymore & I miss smelling sweet. I also want to make a scented black soap beacuse to me it has no smell. Before using shea butter and african black soap, I used Dove Cream Oil Shea Butter Body Lotion & body wash, I want to mimic the smell of it. I miss that smell so much!! But I'm extremely happy I'll never go back to store bought lotions and soap.
To be honest, I just place a very small bowl of ice under the Kitchen Aid bowl and I don't have to put it in the refrigerator during the whipping process.
now what is this for hair? is it conditioner? lotion? so sorry I didnt see a definite use for the tutorial. thanks for the video It was very wonderful and demystifying. I hate wondering how things are made!
Could you, please, write below the video the names of the four white jars to the left of the scales? I only mananged to decipher corn starch and am lost about the other three. Thank you!
I brought some Shea Butter and Coco Butter GREAT STUFF I must say the Shea Butter was very soft.. she added a small gift in there it looked like blue eye shadow but I was not sure... guess I'll email her to find out... Shipping was quick too
Could I add zinc oxide to this mixture and if I could when would I have to add it?And how much would I have to add to get a moisturizer with spf 30 or higher when using 4 oz of the unrefined shea butter?
The first time I made this it was wonderful. Since then I am having trouble at the last part, when I put it in the fridg..it doesnt have the thickness yours does in the video..for the life of me I can figure out why!
@eleanorwatson1 using the essential oils with the shea like she does in this video is one way of avoiding the odor of unrefined shea. If you won't want to make a whipped butter like this, you can melt down your unrefined shea the same way she does and add the essential oils to the melted down shea. Then mix it well and place it in the refrigerator to harden back up. However, the way she does it, with the additives gives an awesome consistency and greatly reduces the greasy consistency.
wow amazing video, thanks for posting. Got one question I didn't quite catch the name of one of the powders is it "boron nitrate'? and what does it do for the butter?
@peppermint6666 if you go to their website, you can find the powder, Boron Nitrate available for sale under the makeup ingredients area "Additives and Fillers"
can you store the finished product in a metal tin or would glass/plastic be better. also can you add water to soften the shea or would that not be good?
I know this is probably directed to the owner of the video but I thought I'd share some info. If you add water you MUST add a preservative to keep the shea from molding or growing bacteria. A good natural preservative is Vitamin E but its has to be 4000IU, you can purchase it at Whole Foods
is it necessary to melt the shea butter in order to get the whipped consistency. I've heard that melting causes the shea butter to lose some of essential properties.
Hi i was wondering what is the shelf life of it after it's whipped and packaged? Also after its packaged does the shea butter mixture remain with that same texture, that icing, smooth, luscious texture?
@zakaria666 ... It takes a while for unrefined shea butter to absorb on it's own, and leaves you feeling greasy. I think the additives take away the oily feeling of shea butter on the skin.
I just absolutely love your vids and you are awesome, keep them coming! Due to the economy I have found myself being resourceful, I love crafts and I love cooking and being a woman, I naturaly love all the "body butters, luxurious soaps, makeup" that us girls enjoy, if I was a guy I would be gay LOL... I just bought lots of stuff from Coastal Scents for my upcoming business and I cant thank you all enough for the support and the vids! TY
I want to use shea butter and get away from lotions. I just don't know if I'm up for making it. I really don't have time. I s there a goo one I can buy out of the store thats already mixed and has no harsh chemicals? I need it really soon!!!! Anyone know? Thnx. I will make my own in the future.
Awesome tutorial. Thank you for being so thorough. BTW my fiance and I love your coconut cream concentrate. He uses it for cooking and I use it for my hair.
It will stay whipped. The rice powder & silica will act as thickeners, and shea butter in it's pure form is hard also. If you don't whip air into it the whole mix becomes quite solid.
I see that it all didn't print Ingredients Jojoba oil Grape seed oil Unrefined shea butter French Lavender essential oil Bergamot essential oil Pearl white mica powder adds luster Silica powder to increase glide and reduce oiliness Rice powder (or can use cornstarch) - to increase glide and reduce oiliness Boron Nitride 16 micron - helps make it creamy
After 10 minutes, move speed up one notch and blend for another 10 minutes. Stop and add essential oils.
½ t. Bergamot
¾ t. French lavender
Slowly bring up speed to level 8. Remove bowl and place in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
Scrape everything down from the sides and off the bottom. Mix on full speed for 5 minutes, stop and scrape sides and bottom again, then whip full speed for another 5 minutes.
Mix with fork until all powder is underneath the oil. If you see a few lumps, dont worry because when you whip it, they will mix in.
Pour into mixer and make sure all powder from the cup is scraped into the bowl. It takes 45 minutes to 55 minutes to whip. Start slow up to level 4 and mix.
It's okay if there is some lumps of shea in the cup because it is now soft enough to blend and the heat from the melted oil will continue to soften it.
Next step is to add your carrier oils. You now have 12 oz of melted shea and your end result will be 16 oz. Add 2 oz of grape seed oil and then 2 oz of jojoba oil.
Place Pyrex cup on scale and weigh 11 oz of shea butter. Then set cup of shea into the microwave and set timer for 2 minutes. You don't want the shea to boil or become over heated. (She didn't say anything about what power setting to use so my recommendation is to set the microwaves power to 70% or less to make sure the shea doesn't get too hot.)
Can someone please give me the list of the ingredients and the amounts? English is not my native language :-( and my listening skills are not good, and I would love to try the recipe. Loved this video!
@littlefreco9 adding ingredients doesn't change it into refined shea butter. the refining process involves chemicals that strip it of sediments, scents, and many of the healing properties as well.
I think this is a nice recipe for skin but definitely not for hair. All of those additions take away from the properties of the shea. It's not a good idea to completely change the composition/smell of your shea. A little coconut oil/jojoba oil and fragrance will work just fine.
@senationalliv actualy I have tried this mix adding oils and cornflour. It was fab. I've moved on to dizzling glycerin. It works g8t in natural hair and on skin. The oil added are good for retaining moisture and healthy scalp. Vit E helps to preserve the mix.
Oils I use Grapeseed, 100% Coconut oil, olive oil etc. The other oils that I use are based on the purpose of my mix. So for skin I'm now trying Kukui oil, calendula oil and cucumber.
She's wearing gloves to keep it sanitary which is important if you're planning on selling or gifting the whipped butter once you're finished making it.
@tikitikiboom that is for sanitation purposes. Bacteria from hands can grow in oils. Shea butter is one of the best things on earth you can put on your skin.
@tikitikiboom the gloves were for sanitary reasons. Just like when someone makes a sandwhich for you, they wear gloves. Have you never heard of shea butter?
Wow, I love the recipe. I just started making butter for my hair and noticed I could use it for skin and nails. I really enjoyed seeing the butter turn a different texture and color with the preservatives. I do need to do some research of my own though. What do you use to add color/change color?
hi, you said the grapeseed oil and jojoba oil have a really long shelf life; i just bought your products from costal scent but they do not have expiry dates so i'm wondering how or when are the products good til??? AND how long will this wipped shea butter good till from the date it's made?
Thank you for this vid. Unlike some, I am not concerned with your colour just your brilliant skill at making something we can both share. Please take no notice of the idiots who can't see past their stupid noses.
This is so very informative? I've been trying unsucessfully at making shea butter but mine never looked like this. I was putting in aloe vera gel and all. I have a silly question: Do you use the mixer only for mixing purposes of your butters and if not how do you sanitize the equipment afterwards?
Kudos to you for putting together such a good how-to video on whipped shea butter. Very informative and one of the best on youtube I've seen. Thank you.
I have two questions though.
1. You mentioned that you make them in 16oz batches only. Why is that? Can you start with double that quantity?
2. Do you recommend adding aloe vera gel to the butter?
Kudos to you for putting together such a good how-to video on whipped shea butter. Very informative and one of the best on youtube I've seen. Thank you.
I have two questions though.
1. You mentioned that you make them in 16oz batches only. Why is that? Can you start with double that quantity?
2. Do you recommend adding aloe vera gel to the butter?
The important part is that the butter does only melt, never boils. You can do the same thing using the oven, its just harder to control and might take some longer.
Thanks for the tips, this video was very informative. A friend and I have been making body balms for a while and didn't realize all we needed to do was utilize our mixers to create this wonderful butter.
Is it safe to use my mixer that I use for cooking to make this? Can I just throw all of my utensils in the dishwasher after I'm done, and use them again to cook meals later on?
Thanks, Kathy! I'm so excited to try this! I've been buying organic sheabutter lotion at my local organic store, for about 2 1/2 years, & I really love the effect shea butter has had on my skin; natural shea butter is awesome!
I wanted to make some shea butter lotions with various scents, to use for myself, and to give as gifts, but, I didn't know where to begin. This video is just what I was looking for.
so did i! then i saw ppl saying they ordered unrefined online/ebay/whatever...and i go to the health food store and don't see such a thing, just raw. i even asked an african brother about unrefined and he hadn't heard of it. crazy part is, of the handful of ppl who have mentioned it, none of them have responded to me. maybe there is in fact, no difference.
I have to agree with you. I don't believe there is a difference. I mean, the two words are synonymous. If something is raw then it hasn't been altered in any way-think 'straight from the vine.' That's pretty much the definition of unrefined....I think lol.
"Unrefined" shea butter is the kind has been extracted without using toxic petrochemicals (which damage the natural healthy benefits of the nut oil) -- Unrefined sheabutter is extracted using natural non-chemical processes that allow the butter to keep it's healthy properties.
It is not raw because the shea nut has to be boiled in order to get the butter. It is unrefined because they didn't add any additional additives or chemicals.
The products used have all a shelf life of at least a year (if bought at a proper place). This means that your finished product will have a shelf life of at least a year to be on the save side.
Hi, if I don't care to improve the "glide" are any of the powders really necessary? Can I just use the carrier and essential oils? Do you have any problem with "graininess" or does the heating of the butter take care of that? TIA.
I bought shea butter when I was in nigeria and if you use it without heating it up then it doesn't glide well. But once you heat and whip (I just used a stick to stir mine around), you get a nice consistency.
Boron Nitride should be very fine with sensitive skin, its used as great alternative to bismuth oxychloride. So far we had no negative reaction on any customers.
great video, but one thing i learned.. refined shea has no healing quality whatsoever... if you want to really take advantage of shea is to use the unrefined stuff dirrectly to the skin...
Your whipped shea butter looks nice, but looking at the MSDS for Boron Nitride, it is an irritant and toxic. What will the butter feel/look like w/o it?
love this, thanks!
ericacsullivan 1 month ago
did you add preservatives? for a long shelve life.
LavenderLites 1 month ago
so great & professional.. thanks for sharing!
onegreeneye 1 month ago
is it safe to use this as a facial moisturizer? will it clog pores? also is it safe for acne prone skin? thank you
mementomori808 3 months ago
Can I add coconut oil to this recipe? If so, how and how much?
Napiidiva38 3 months ago
Why is the butter sooo yellow? I've purchased pure unrefined shea butter and it was a slightly off white color. Second, if this is for hair what are the powders for again? Third, I didn't have to melt my shea down like that when I wanted to mix it. I just broke it up a lil with a spoon, added my fav oils, raw unfiltered honey and used a hand mixer to mix it.
KokoGigglesLots 3 months ago
Has anyone made this at home using these ingredients? I really want to make it. I love shea butter but I can't take the smell anymore & I miss smelling sweet. I also want to make a scented black soap beacuse to me it has no smell. Before using shea butter and african black soap, I used Dove Cream Oil Shea Butter Body Lotion & body wash, I want to mimic the smell of it. I miss that smell so much!! But I'm extremely happy I'll never go back to store bought lotions and soap.
kg624 5 months ago
To be honest, I just place a very small bowl of ice under the Kitchen Aid bowl and I don't have to put it in the refrigerator during the whipping process.
makingthebook 6 months ago
now what is this for hair? is it conditioner? lotion? so sorry I didnt see a definite use for the tutorial. thanks for the video It was very wonderful and demystifying. I hate wondering how things are made!
keya31gville 7 months ago
Could you, please, write below the video the names of the four white jars to the left of the scales? I only mananged to decipher corn starch and am lost about the other three. Thank you!
schemozzle 8 months ago
wow this is so kool!!! is that a bread maker mixer?? i love this process.
WonderWomanFan4life 8 months ago
i've been purchasing shea butter from you all for a while now!!! it really is the best shea butter i've ever used and my skin and hair love it!!
ANTActress 8 months ago
I brought some Shea Butter and Coco Butter GREAT STUFF I must say the Shea Butter was very soft.. she added a small gift in there it looked like blue eye shadow but I was not sure... guess I'll email her to find out... Shipping was quick too
honeybunney1980 9 months ago
Could I add zinc oxide to this mixture and if I could when would I have to add it?And how much would I have to add to get a moisturizer with spf 30 or higher when using 4 oz of the unrefined shea butter?
sunnykimmy 9 months ago
Love your video
NicoleBello 9 months ago
nice
Futurempmw 9 months ago
This recipe is excellent!!! Do you have a lotion recipe?????
by far there is not better than this one!
eleanorwatson1 10 months ago
Does anybody know where to find a kitchen scale, similar to the one in this video? I can't make out the brand name on the scale.
fasolati 10 months ago
The first time I made this it was wonderful. Since then I am having trouble at the last part, when I put it in the fridg..it doesnt have the thickness yours does in the video..for the life of me I can figure out why!
eleanorwatson1 11 months ago
the odor from the unrefined shea butter ...how can I avoid this?
eleanorwatson1 11 months ago
@eleanorwatson1 using the essential oils with the shea like she does in this video is one way of avoiding the odor of unrefined shea. If you won't want to make a whipped butter like this, you can melt down your unrefined shea the same way she does and add the essential oils to the melted down shea. Then mix it well and place it in the refrigerator to harden back up. However, the way she does it, with the additives gives an awesome consistency and greatly reduces the greasy consistency.
sarahdmarie02 9 months ago
wow amazing video, thanks for posting. Got one question I didn't quite catch the name of one of the powders is it "boron nitrate'? and what does it do for the butter?
peppermint6666 11 months ago
@peppermint6666 if you go to their website, you can find the powder, Boron Nitrate available for sale under the makeup ingredients area "Additives and Fillers"
sarahdmarie02 9 months ago
I JUST REC'VD MY SECOND ORDER OF SHEA BUTTER AND BLACK SOAP THANKS YOU GUYS ARE GREAT
wildam30 11 months ago
wht ws the name of the oil absorbing powders?
rainey0815 1 year ago
This seems like a lot more work and money than just buying it for yourself at a beauty store.
Lifesaparty100 1 year ago
@Lifesaparty100
Just an FYI, the stuff at the beauty store is either not shea butter at all or its tainted shea butter
analicious23 1 year ago
can you store the finished product in a metal tin or would glass/plastic be better. also can you add water to soften the shea or would that not be good?
thx!!
pritybrown1 1 year ago
@pritybrown1
I know this is probably directed to the owner of the video but I thought I'd share some info. If you add water you MUST add a preservative to keep the shea from molding or growing bacteria. A good natural preservative is Vitamin E but its has to be 4000IU, you can purchase it at Whole Foods
analicious23 1 year ago
is it necessary to melt the shea butter in order to get the whipped consistency. I've heard that melting causes the shea butter to lose some of essential properties.
ob2be 1 year ago 2
@ob2be Only if it is heated to high temps, that's why the lady in video emphasized that she didn't let it boil
analicious23 1 year ago
kool, thanks ;)
1983tiff 1 year ago
Is there any way to add cocoa butter and African honey to this?
kimanh10 1 year ago
Whats the shelf life of this mixture... and are any of the added ingredients considered as preservatives?
Delacia 1 year ago
Hi i was wondering what is the shelf life of it after it's whipped and packaged? Also after its packaged does the shea butter mixture remain with that same texture, that icing, smooth, luscious texture?
THANK YOU LOVE THE VID!
TantraGal 1 year ago
OMG! THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! <333333333333333
BabyK18316 1 year ago
feel like eating it..looks like cake dough..thanks for sharing this..
diblooms 1 year ago
But isnt the oil of the shea butter the reason why its so effective. If u r taking away its oil whats the point of it?? Thanx
zakaria666 1 year ago
@zakaria666 ... It takes a while for unrefined shea butter to absorb on it's own, and leaves you feeling greasy. I think the additives take away the oily feeling of shea butter on the skin.
NoI2IWays 1 year ago
Can I add Cocoa Butter to this?
MamaDouglas 1 year ago
What's the best way to package this?
MamaDouglas 1 year ago
What is the purpose of using rice powder in this concoction?
Thanks for the video : - ))
HipHopcheerleader 1 year ago
Beautiful video Thanks for sharing.
moonwarrior5 1 year ago
I just absolutely love your vids and you are awesome, keep them coming! Due to the economy I have found myself being resourceful, I love crafts and I love cooking and being a woman, I naturaly love all the "body butters, luxurious soaps, makeup" that us girls enjoy, if I was a guy I would be gay LOL... I just bought lots of stuff from Coastal Scents for my upcoming business and I cant thank you all enough for the support and the vids! TY
partipoms 1 year ago
Thank you! Can the products you described in this video be purchased at a local whole food of store that specializes in natural products?
KqueenK1 1 year ago
can i use the shea butter that you sell on your website on the out of africa tab. If so do i need to melt it?
prettygirl0404 1 year ago
where can you purchase these powders other than online?
twinkleye33 1 year ago
i just got my shea butter in the mail. but its all melted what should i do??
Janetja1 1 year ago
@Janetja1 refrigerate it. Hope it turned out OK : - ))
HipHopcheerleader 1 year ago
@Janetja1 let it harden up in a cool cupboard.
kimberly3d 10 months ago
kathy, as usual great presentation. Does this stay whipped or does it harden after a day or two?
kardodee 1 year ago
@kardodee I was looking for a reply from the uploader to this question..n the answer is......???
tweezy13 1 year ago
@kardodee Because of the natural consistency of the Shea butter and the carrier oils that you add to it, it won't harden.
sarahdmarie02 9 months ago
Can I substitute any of the powders with kaolin clay? I have some left over from your bath bomb recipe.
kardodee 1 year ago
Looks great. Do the essential oil take mask the ash odor of the shea butter?
Gabrielitodlp 1 year ago
thanks for the perfectly detailed explanation. but one note on the instruction: her lines at the beginning and the end sound really rehearsed.
jfang407 1 year ago
i love your site and your fair trade!!! african blacksoap
oh2b16again 1 year ago
I BET it smelled like heaven!!!!!!such fun!!
magicadespell56 1 year ago
Why is this video so depressing?
KarlHilliard95 1 year ago
Do you HAVE to whip it? What happens if you put the liquid mixture into a container and let it cool down and harden in there?
RustyEraser 1 year ago
I want to use shea butter and get away from lotions. I just don't know if I'm up for making it. I really don't have time. I s there a goo one I can buy out of the store thats already mixed and has no harsh chemicals? I need it really soon!!!! Anyone know? Thnx. I will make my own in the future.
cocowms6 1 year ago
@cocowms6 whole foods and Sprouts sells pure whipped shea butter for around $13 for 4 oz
omyolo 1 year ago
Awesome tutorial. Thank you for being so thorough. BTW my fiance and I love your coconut cream concentrate. He uses it for cooking and I use it for my hair.
naturellewonder 1 year ago
where do i find bora nitrate
beth841211 1 year ago
Great Video!
Thanks!
TheOfficialDivo28 1 year ago
omg...its looks great and your skin is so beautiful
1foryou1forme 1 year ago
where can i find essential oils having so much trouble locating some
Goldnlyric 1 year ago
@Goldnlyric whole foods stores, vitamin stores, natural medicine stores,etc
79blt 1 year ago
Can you use mango butter in this recipe as well?
Msleah90 1 year ago
Hello, Im trying to buy a scale. Where did you buy that one? How much was it please? Thank you
hotchocolett 1 year ago
that was a great job. i never heard of some of those powders. will the product stay whipped or will i have to keep it in the fridge
daniellejudith 2 years ago
It will stay whipped. The rice powder & silica will act as thickeners, and shea butter in it's pure form is hard also. If you don't whip air into it the whole mix becomes quite solid.
SolitaryEngel 1 year ago
SunstarSage 2 years ago 9
The consistency should be like cake frosting or a thick meringue. If it is, then it's ready for packaging.
Sorry about having to break it up. They only allow 500 characters at a time. But if you copy these posts backwards, you'll have the recipe. I hope :)
SunstarSage 2 years ago
After 10 minutes, move speed up one notch and blend for another 10 minutes. Stop and add essential oils.
½ t. Bergamot
¾ t. French lavender
Slowly bring up speed to level 8. Remove bowl and place in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
Scrape everything down from the sides and off the bottom. Mix on full speed for 5 minutes, stop and scrape sides and bottom again, then whip full speed for another 5 minutes.
SunstarSage 2 years ago
Add the powders
1 t. pearl white mica powder (loosely packed)
½ t. silica powder
1 level T. rice powder
1 t. Boron Nitride (loosely packed)
Mix with fork until all powder is underneath the oil. If you see a few lumps, dont worry because when you whip it, they will mix in.
Pour into mixer and make sure all powder from the cup is scraped into the bowl. It takes 45 minutes to 55 minutes to whip. Start slow up to level 4 and mix.
SunstarSage 2 years ago
It's okay if there is some lumps of shea in the cup because it is now soft enough to blend and the heat from the melted oil will continue to soften it.
Next step is to add your carrier oils. You now have 12 oz of melted shea and your end result will be 16 oz. Add 2 oz of grape seed oil and then 2 oz of jojoba oil.
SunstarSage 2 years ago
Equipment
Scales
Fork
Measuring spoons
Spatula
Vinyl gloves
Place Pyrex cup on scale and weigh 11 oz of shea butter. Then set cup of shea into the microwave and set timer for 2 minutes. You don't want the shea to boil or become over heated. (She didn't say anything about what power setting to use so my recommendation is to set the microwaves power to 70% or less to make sure the shea doesn't get too hot.)
SunstarSage 2 years ago
Could you pls list the ingredients. I had an injury that makes it difficult for me to understand soken words. Thank you
Mstrinisoul 2 years ago
Can someone please give me the list of the ingredients and the amounts? English is not my native language :-( and my listening skills are not good, and I would love to try the recipe. Loved this video!
juanitads 2 years ago
I was just wondering, doesn't this process change unrefined shea butter to refined shea butter? There were so many extra ingredients added in!
littlefreco9 2 years ago
@littlefreco9 adding ingredients doesn't change it into refined shea butter. the refining process involves chemicals that strip it of sediments, scents, and many of the healing properties as well.
omyolo 1 year ago
I think this is a nice recipe for skin but definitely not for hair. All of those additions take away from the properties of the shea. It's not a good idea to completely change the composition/smell of your shea. A little coconut oil/jojoba oil and fragrance will work just fine.
senationalliv 2 years ago 3
@senationalliv actualy I have tried this mix adding oils and cornflour. It was fab. I've moved on to dizzling glycerin. It works g8t in natural hair and on skin. The oil added are good for retaining moisture and healthy scalp. Vit E helps to preserve the mix.
Oils I use Grapeseed, 100% Coconut oil, olive oil etc. The other oils that I use are based on the purpose of my mix. So for skin I'm now trying Kukui oil, calendula oil and cucumber.
Mstrinisoul 1 year ago
i did not watch this complete video, if she needs gloves 2 make it, i don't want it newhere near my skin.
tikitikiboom 2 years ago
it's for hygiene purposes more likely. remember they SELL the stuff?
cjcaress69 2 years ago 24
You must not have watched hardly any of the video because at 1:51 she mentions why she wore the gloves...
MahHairChronicles 2 years ago 6
She's wearing gloves to keep it sanitary which is important if you're planning on selling or gifting the whipped butter once you're finished making it.
TinyPenguin1017 2 years ago 5
@tikitikiboom that is for sanitation purposes. Bacteria from hands can grow in oils. Shea butter is one of the best things on earth you can put on your skin.
LuminousBoutique 2 years ago 2
@tikitikiboom the gloves were for sanitary reasons. Just like when someone makes a sandwhich for you, they wear gloves. Have you never heard of shea butter?
TrueZeal 2 years ago
The purpose of the gloves was to keep it sanitary, (germ free). Shea butter is very good for your skin.
twinkeez2003 2 years ago
Bergamot stinks, I like rosemary better.
dustypork 2 years ago 3
Wow, I love the recipe. I just started making butter for my hair and noticed I could use it for skin and nails. I really enjoyed seeing the butter turn a different texture and color with the preservatives. I do need to do some research of my own though. What do you use to add color/change color?
PartyArdie1 2 years ago
can you use this on your hair...
regards
kim
EthnicHairGrowth 2 years ago
I believe this recipe is to make the shea butter for skin use, not for hair. That is good, because that's what I want it for.
RosaButton 2 years ago 2
hi, you said the grapeseed oil and jojoba oil have a really long shelf life; i just bought your products from costal scent but they do not have expiry dates so i'm wondering how or when are the products good til??? AND how long will this wipped shea butter good till from the date it's made?
li72 2 years ago
Great recipe! Do you think I could use this as a hair conditioner as well?
MsSwalker31 2 years ago 4
Thank you for this vid. Unlike some, I am not concerned with your colour just your brilliant skill at making something we can both share. Please take no notice of the idiots who can't see past their stupid noses.
Cutchswife 2 years ago 41
@Cutchswife Totally agree w/you.
DontWorryBNappy 1 year ago
Cuz she's a professional! White ain't got nothing to do with it. I'm glad to have viewed this video. Great!!!!!!
hwiseman 2 years ago 7
dammit howd this white lady find out our secret!!
JamaicanCutie18 2 years ago
Is a preservative needed. I would use Optiphen if needed. its the only non toxic preservative on the market now.
amkali24 2 years ago
optiphen is toxic. It is a skin toxicant. It has caused allergic reactions. The CSD gives a hazard rating of 5.
ilovemy3ninas 2 years ago
can i just use shea butter and vitamin E oil
RealGoldn 2 years ago 5
This is so very informative? I've been trying unsucessfully at making shea butter but mine never looked like this. I was putting in aloe vera gel and all. I have a silly question: Do you use the mixer only for mixing purposes of your butters and if not how do you sanitize the equipment afterwards?
dsugartwist 2 years ago
cool!!!!
MELANIEKARAS 2 years ago
how long does the unrefined shea last before consdered expired? does it keep better after being whipped?
ZandreInglorian 2 years ago
Unrefined shea butter should last up to 2 yrs. And you don't even have to keep it in the fridge. Just store it in a cool, dry place.
angelabrandy 2 years ago
i cant find all the ingredients on ur site
kurrie27puppy 2 years ago 3
where can i get the ingredients to make that and how do you package it?
kurrie27puppy 2 years ago
omg this looks soooooo fun i'm gna buy this stuff and do it. How would I add color?
LoVeHoNeSTyLoYaLTy 2 years ago
use a colored mica at very low amounts otherwise your skin will color, too. ask me how I know...
GoldenGoatLLC 2 years ago
@ GoldenGoatLLC:
Bless your heart! LOL
telecomladyj 2 years ago
it looks fun, looks like making cake! yummy! lol
anyway, what does shea butter come from??
66bunny99 2 years ago
Shea Butter is made out of Shea Nuts.
coastalscents 2 years ago 2
Kudos to you for putting together such a good how-to video on whipped shea butter. Very informative and one of the best on youtube I've seen. Thank you.
I have two questions though.
1. You mentioned that you make them in 16oz batches only. Why is that? Can you start with double that quantity?
2. Do you recommend adding aloe vera gel to the butter?
Thanks again
fobilai 2 years ago
Kudos to you for putting together such a good how-to video on whipped shea butter. Very informative and one of the best on youtube I've seen. Thank you.
I have two questions though.
1. You mentioned that you make them in 16oz batches only. Why is that? Can you start with double that quantity?
2. Do you recommend adding aloe vera gel to the butter?
Thanks again
fobilai 2 years ago
those powders dnt sound good 4 u...r they naturel products i dnt want chemicalss in my mixture....let me no
Mar2ool 2 years ago
hello, thank you so much for this video, im planning on buying this ingredients from coastalscents. i was wondering:
i have allergic against mineral makeup unfortunatly. do you think some of these powders will irritate my skin?
are there any of them i can skip, or replace with anything else?
i will be so glad if you answer me, i really wanna make this:)
hildekorsnes 2 years ago
Can I put a bottle of shea butter into boiling water? I have a thing against using microwaves.
quitejaded 2 years ago 5
Yes, this works perfectly.
coastalscents 2 years ago
@coastalscents
i agree microwaving is not natural.
Denisehealthnut 1 year ago
hmm, I wonder if this whipped shea butter is better than LOCCITANE's shea butter products.
ml25 2 years ago
Thanks for the tips on a natural body product. Does microwaving the product destroy any positive ingredients?
LemonTwang10 2 years ago
The important part is that the butter does only melt, never boils. You can do the same thing using the oven, its just harder to control and might take some longer.
coastalscents 2 years ago
Can I use it on face?
butterflylittlegirl 2 years ago
Just make sure that you are not allergic to the other ingredients added such as the lavender oil & peppermint oil before applying it to your face.
nickiestyles 2 years ago
Thanks for the tips, this video was very informative. A friend and I have been making body balms for a while and didn't realize all we needed to do was utilize our mixers to create this wonderful butter.
MrsKJS1 3 years ago
can u please spell the powders?
daboa001 3 years ago
Is it possible to add any color?????
daboa001 3 years ago
Is it safe to use my mixer that I use for cooking to make this? Can I just throw all of my utensils in the dishwasher after I'm done, and use them again to cook meals later on?
MACgurlNYC 3 years ago
Of course, make sure they well was hed though!!
Thkmra 3 years ago
You really shouldn't microwave the shea butter because it kills some of the healing properties it's better to double boil the shea butter
Mzkeshia357 3 years ago 4
if i make the same amount bach as you did what jar from coastal scents would hold it? pleasee help mee!!
~makeuplover
xxXMakeuploverXxx 3 years ago
Could you tell me what the shelf life of this recipe is?
giveittomebebe 3 years ago
At least 1 year.
coastalscents 3 years ago
Awesome.
LittleMissMoni 3 years ago
Thanks, Kathy! I'm so excited to try this! I've been buying organic sheabutter lotion at my local organic store, for about 2 1/2 years, & I really love the effect shea butter has had on my skin; natural shea butter is awesome!
I wanted to make some shea butter lotions with various scents, to use for myself, and to give as gifts, but, I didn't know where to begin. This video is just what I was looking for.
Thank you so much! CoastalScents rocks!
*sparkles*
TheBonnieRose 3 years ago
How long does the shea butter last after it's whipped? Does it need preservatives to keep it from going rancid?
Chasydzi 3 years ago
Good video...I love how she says it's her secret...bet some women in Africa would love to differ.
Candicemw45 3 years ago 32
White people always like to claim things from Africa
vanilla845 3 years ago
Addictivescents(.com)
grindin8 3 years ago
Where can I buy silica and barnitrite(sp?) powders and those essential oils? Thanks! :)
jokermami24 3 years ago 3
on the coastal scents site you can get some
Jennysmth 2 years ago 2
Can you eat it, just a question.
tealmarlin 3 years ago 3
What is the difference between raw and unrefined shea butter?
expertonmyself 3 years ago
That's what I would like to know. I thought unrefined implied that the butter was raw.
rockruffnstuff 3 years ago
so did i! then i saw ppl saying they ordered unrefined online/ebay/whatever...and i go to the health food store and don't see such a thing, just raw. i even asked an african brother about unrefined and he hadn't heard of it. crazy part is, of the handful of ppl who have mentioned it, none of them have responded to me. maybe there is in fact, no difference.
expertonmyself 3 years ago
I have to agree with you. I don't believe there is a difference. I mean, the two words are synonymous. If something is raw then it hasn't been altered in any way-think 'straight from the vine.' That's pretty much the definition of unrefined....I think lol.
rockruffnstuff 3 years ago 2
I bought unrefined from whole foods today. I have no idea what the difference between that and raw. I know that it's very thick.
mom2dave 3 years ago
"Unrefined" shea butter is the kind has been extracted without using toxic petrochemicals (which damage the natural healthy benefits of the nut oil) -- Unrefined sheabutter is extracted using natural non-chemical processes that allow the butter to keep it's healthy properties.
TheBonnieRose 3 years ago
It is not raw because the shea nut has to be boiled in order to get the butter. It is unrefined because they didn't add any additional additives or chemicals.
sycjoe 3 years ago 3
I've watched so many videos & yours is by far the best!!!!! You make it so easy to understand & follow. I can't wait to try your recipe.
Aromatic blessings
Karen
tina25greek 3 years ago 2
This looks great! Just one question, there is no preservative in this, how long will it last before going off?
freyatt 3 years ago 2
The products used have all a shelf life of at least a year (if bought at a proper place). This means that your finished product will have a shelf life of at least a year to be on the save side.
coastalscents 3 years ago
Hi, if I don't care to improve the "glide" are any of the powders really necessary? Can I just use the carrier and essential oils? Do you have any problem with "graininess" or does the heating of the butter take care of that? TIA.
bxrsnkds 3 years ago 2
I bought shea butter when I was in nigeria and if you use it without heating it up then it doesn't glide well. But once you heat and whip (I just used a stick to stir mine around), you get a nice consistency.
teejay1 3 years ago
will you take an apprentice???
Kairis12 3 years ago
Great demonstration! Really clear and helpful!!!
karenpcumbie 3 years ago 2
sweeeeeeeeet!
Shandalaybgood 3 years ago
Where can I find these ingredients? Thanks
V15U4L3RR0R 3 years ago
oops! i dint mean to give your comment a thumbs down.
Shandalaybgood 3 years ago 4
Oh well it's not the end of the world. Don't worry about it lovely.
V15U4L3RR0R 3 years ago 3
I heard Boron Nitride can irritate sensitive skin. Is this true? What can I use instead?
chuckaholic12 3 years ago
Boron Nitride should be very fine with sensitive skin, its used as great alternative to bismuth oxychloride. So far we had no negative reaction on any customers.
coastalscents 3 years ago
ok, thank you!
chuckaholic12 3 years ago
ur beautiful! love your skin. what do you use?
marcelinamarie 3 years ago
How did you get from 11 ounces of microwaved butter, to 12 ounces of clear?
chefshout 3 years ago
The 11 ounces is weight on the scale, the 12 onces is liquid ounces.
coastalscents 3 years ago
wow, i need to get some of that! Good job
anavywife28 3 years ago
great video, but one thing i learned.. refined shea has no healing quality whatsoever... if you want to really take advantage of shea is to use the unrefined stuff dirrectly to the skin...
Wyrehedd242 3 years ago
This is why we do use only unrefined shea butter in our process. Whipping just makes it different, but keeps the healing properties.
coastalscents 3 years ago
But doesn't the shea butter lose its properties once the structure has been changed by heating?
2buscuits 3 years ago
What a Great Instructional Video!...I saw your other video earlier today on how to make Bath Bombs which is Great Also!..Thanks so much!
shelly2021 4 years ago
Your whipped shea butter looks nice, but looking at the MSDS for Boron Nitride, it is an irritant and toxic. What will the butter feel/look like w/o it?
whosbotheringme 4 years ago 4
Hi what's the consistency? Is it like cream lotion?
cherri7 4 years ago
Its like a cream, not as liquid as a lotion.
coastalscents 4 years ago
Is your shea butter organic too?
theprophet19 4 years ago
Yes, Shea Butter is 100% organic!
coastalscents 4 years ago