DIY Whipped Cocoa, Shea, Mango Butter (Hair & Body)
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2014
- Hello Maicurlies!
I can not believe I didn't tried whipped butters before but let me tell you I LOVE it!!! This mix can be used for both your hair and body. I ordered my unrefined butter from
Sheabutter Cottage (company details at the bottom - please note I was not asked to mention the company. I paid for all the products I used with my own money).
I use a double broiler to slowly melt down the butters (DO NOT BOIL THE BUTTERS because it will eliminate the natural nutrients of the butters). I use gloves since I want to keep the butter for as long as possible and since I do not use preservatives I do not want to contaminate the ingredients with water or anything else.
I basically melt down the butters, add a portion of the carrier oils, mix and then put it in the fridge for 10 minutes. I then whip the firmed butters, add the essential oil, glycerin and vitamin E oil. I whip the butters for another 10 minutes and then store it in the fridge for 5 minutes again and add the remaining carrier oils.
I use a piping bag (you can use a spoon, spatula or sandwich bag) to transfer the whipped butter into my containers and that it is. My mix makes 9.4 oz of delicious looking whipped butter!
YOU CAN NOT EAT THIS MIX!
I hope you enjoy the video! P.S. I have a lot more information about butters on my blog: maicurls.wordpress.com/
Products/Tools
2.5 oz unrefined Cocoa butter
4.5 oz unrefined Shea butter
1.0 oz Mango butter
5 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil (5 of my tablespoons holds 2.5 oz)
3 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil (3 of my tablespoons holds 1.5 oz)
3 tablespoons Almond Oil (3 of my tablespoons holds 1.5 oz)
1 teaspoon Glycerin (1 of my teaspoons holds 0.1 oz)
3 capsules Vitamin E Oil
10 drops Peppermint EO
Electric Scale
Spoon
Bowl for mixing and double broiler
Spatula
Piping bag (optional)
Containers
Sheabutter Cottage:
Website: www.akuawood.co.uk/
CZcams: / @sheabuttercottagehq
Facebook: / sheabuttercottage - Jak na to + styl
Your technique is absolutely PERFECT! Too many people are just throwing the ingredients together and think it's just gonna create itself, not realizing there is a bit of a science on how to blend the different types of oils so they'll bind together and not separate. Allowing it to cool too slowly will result in a gritty mess - not layering the oils in at different stages of cooling will result in separation and destruction of the beneficial properties of the more delicate EO's - bringing any of your oils to a boil over direct heat or in the microwave or even heating too much beyond their melting point will also destroy any beneficial properties. I used this technique with anti-inflammatory EO's and no more knee pain - I also made a cooling butter with a bit of arrowroot for my mom's head (she's battling cancer and bald as the day she was born) she LOVES the silky smooth cooling feeling. Next on my list -- stretch mark and loose skin butter!! You're amazing, thank you!!
Hi Randi,
Thank you for watching and commenting! I really really appreciate this comment so much :D
Sounds like you make some awesome DIY's yourself, I am sure your mother really appreciates your mix. My prayers go out to you and your family, sending positive energy and strength to your mother.
I have seen some whipped butter recipes without melting down the butters at all (mainly Shea butter/mango butter). I live in really really warm climates so by the time I get my raw butters in the post it has soften and solidified again a few times so I always end up double broiling to get rid of any grittiness. I find melting and whipping a few times really helps to give the butter super fluffiness which is something I personally like.
Once again thank you so much for watching and commenting! :)
I learned this the hard way. How and when you mix the ingredients truly does matter.
Do you have recipes for these items that you would be willing to share?
OMG I followed this tutorial back in January and I used this on my hair for twistouts and braidouts every week. I've noticed some major growth in my hair!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm all out now and I'm about to make more. My hair loves this so much more than the store bought stuff.
cutty bre You just put a smile on my face! :D Thank you so much for watching, commenting and letting me know how the recipe worked out for you! Makes me so happy to hear you have seen positive results.Thanks again :D
LOVE the way you make everything SIMPLY put STRAIGHT to the POINT CLARITY and OVERALL EASY to make will be FOLLOWING you in you your uploaded videos
This is wonderful! I'm slowly moving towards natural skin/ body/ hair care. I loved your recipe.
Thank you so much! I have got to say since I started really watching what I apply on my hair and skin I have noticed a big difference (in a good way). Thank you for watching and commenting. :)
Thank you so much for this
GREAT Tutorial...
I love the way it turned out...
Thank you so much for sharing. This is a great recipe, and a really first class video. I appreciate the clear information, lack of talking and the great music!
Thank you Yasoda Mensah :) I hope your hair/skin likes the whip :D
I am totally making this. I have been making my own hair products from recipes on here. I am adding yours to my routine. Thanks for sharing.
+Jeri McCants I hope you enjoy the mix and thank you for watching and commenting! :)
I love your channel. And I'm so sad I'm just now finding... but better late than never, and right on time. I just bought some mango and coco butters and I'm so excited to make this butter. Thank you!
Please let me know how it turned out :)
Whew!!! A lot of work! But let me say the work is worth the finished product!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! This is by far the best body butter ever!!!! Blessing and Miracles to you and yours! Keep up the good work! :0
Love your process ...I am new to this, but will definitely try your posted suggestions! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Thank you for the detailed recipe. And triple whipping it made it look supper fluffy. I love that.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Yes the extra whipping really does help with the fluffiness. Thanks again :)
Thanks for the great video! Love the music as well!
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for watching and commenting :)
Love the pipping. adds such a nice touch
Thank you! :)
Thanks so much for this I just purchased all 3 of these from Butters N Bars and wondered what the heck to do with them you filled in the blanks,By the way your Hair is Beautiful.
@Debra King Thank you so much :D I am so pleased to hear you like the butter! Thank you for watching and commenting :D
I made this a few weeks ago! Its so moisturizing! My best friend loves it.
You put a smile on my face with this comment! I am so glad you and your friend liked it :) Thank you for the feedback!
Your welcome! :)
OMGEEE!!! What an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VIDEO!!!! I just found your channel & just subscribed!!! Thanks for taking the time to produce such an INFORMATIVE video!!! MUCH APPRECIATED!!! Can you recommend what I could make to give my mom to rub on her hip to help ease her discomfort with arthritis? Getting ready to check out some of your vids just in case you've posted something already. LOL Thanks in advance!!!! 😄😄😄
@Jessie Hughes (sorry for whatever reason I can't reply directly to your comment) Thanks for commenting and sharing :) I honestly only use it on my body and hair not necessarily my face. For some this might be a little heavy, especially if you have sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts because it is really rich. If you do decide to apply it on your face I would suggest using it before bed, that way you won't look "glowy" (oily). I also use coconut oil on my skin but this has been amazing for my body. I love it on my hair after using something moisturizing like a leave-in conditioner. It is also great for dry hair or damaged hair, a little goes a LOOONG way so you only need a little bit at a time especially since it looks like you have straight hair. Too much will probably weigh down your hair and make it look limp. Sorry for the essay LOL just wanted to cover all aspects :)
I will have to eventually try this recipe!! That butter looked soooooo rich smooth and creamy! Great video and thanks for sharing!!
Whipped butter has to be amongst one of my top favorite products. Would love to hear how it goes when you try it. Thanks for watching and commenting hun :)
***** You are always welcome Mai :D I will definitely let you know once I try it.
Hi Mai! Thanks for this vid!! I just purchased some shea butter and was looking for a simple whipped shea butter recipe. It has also gotten VERY cold over the last few days, so the timing is perfect as I prefer using shea during this time of the year. It's great for the entire body too!
Hey Necey! :)
I saw the picture of your Shea butter, you got a great deal there! Yeah Shea is fantastic for both hair and body. This one has a few other butters in there because that Cocoa butter smell...was just too good to pass up lol plus is helped to keep my mix a little firm in the summer (when I made the video). There are tons of great simple Shea Butter recipes on YT I am sure you will find one your skin and hair likes :D
Great video, helpt me alot. Start your own company your hair and body butter looks amazing. Well done!
It makes me so happy that the video helps :) I am loving positive vibes about making butters for sale. Thank you!
***** were can i buy the products to make it from thanks
Treva Williamson Hi Treva :). I got all my unrefined butters from Sheabutter Cottage www.akuawood.co.uk/home.php?cat=3. It is a UK based company (the owner is awesome!) You can also easily find butter on Amazon. I also know that a lot of ladies in the US use www.butters-n-bars.com/. Hope that helps and thanks for watching and commenting :)
wow great video. thank you for the recipes..i will try doing this at home. love the fluffyness thx again..
Thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment! I hope you enjoy the mix :)
Wonderful!!
Yesss this the one I'm trying. Thank you
KEYA Moore please do share what you think, once you’ve given it a try 😊🙏🏽
I just stumbled up on this. I am going to make some on my first day off. You really are a blessing. I am trying to make a butter cream for my beard without having to use a wax and lo and behold your video appears. I appreciate you and wish you nothing but success, peace, love and happiness.
+Nikita Flournoy Thank you for your kind words and for watching & commenting :) I would love to hear what you think once you've had the chance to try it. Once again thank you and I hope you have a wonderful week ahead :)
Indeed, once I have the finished product I will inform you. Have a great week as well
Mai thank you for sharing these great concoctions. okay I saw the piping bag decorate cakes?
nitsrah thank you for watching! I am a little extra when it comes to my DIY’s lol. I initially got it as a gift because I am into pastry making so my sister got it for me but I figured I would use it for my body butters. Got a new bag for the pastries 😅
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely try this!
Tonya Brice thank you! Please do let me know what you think, once you’ve tried it. 🙏🏽😊
This looks fab.
Thank you :)
Awesome!!! So professional....:0
love your video will make some tonight thank you for sharing
Michele Harrison thank you so much and thank you for the support. Would love to hear how it turns out when you give it a try. 😊
Thank you sis, Blessings✌
Thank you. I love the thickness. My hair is conditioned :)
alexcia lane Aw thank you for watching, commenting and giving me feedback :)
The piping bag is genius!
Thank you!
I enjoyed your video, and your music. I am just starting to learn how to make my own butters and lotions, gathering product, tools, etc. When I am with all I need to get started, I will use your recipe. I have very dry skin. I believe your recipe may be just what I need. Thank you very much!
Aw thank you Terri. It is really rich and works great on dry skin, particularly if you happen to live in cold dry weather. I would love to hear what you think once you have tired it.
Thank you for watching and commenting :)
I like how you work clean, and give measurement, no acting or talking. I followed the recipe with some minor changes I added more coconut oil which makes it creamier and my skin needs the extrea oil too.. It's great. I am making another batch today. Thanks for sharing!
Marie Nazzareno thank you! I do make some videos where if I feel like a certain ingredient/mix needs a little intro/explanation then I do that, otherwise I try my best to keep it simple. I like that you modify your whip to fit your needs, sounds lovely! Thanks again for commenting and watching 🙏🏽
How much coconut oil do you use in this recipe?
great video! love it
+kirvyk Thank you so much for watching and commenting :)
Looks lushious
Jaci Rogers thank you
I made this but used lavender and vanilla essential oils.. it is amazing:):):) Thank you for this great recipe..
Hi The White Family Creative Corner,
Thank you so much and thank you for the feedback after you tried it :) I am glad you like whipped butter! Thanks again :D
Wow my beard has grow crazy.and daughter use the rest so now got make mkre.kept up good work thank you.
Danny Cortezes thank you! I appreciate getting feedback from a man's experience, so thanks again and I hope the both of you continue enjoying it
@Jane Doe (I donno why I can't reply directly to your comment) I just wanted to say thank you so much! :D I hope you like the whip and I would love to hear what you think once you've tried it :)
@Vanessa Boyd Once again I donno why YT doesn't let me reply directly under your message but hope you see this! Thank you for watching and commenting annnd for leaving me a rating hehe. The warmth from your hands actually helps to get the butter out of the bag but you can turn it inside out and scrape any leftovers :).
I used to love the one by QP but its hard to find in stores. It keep my hair slick and smooth. taming my naturally curly hair.
I didn't use the glycerine but this recipe is AWESOME! Thank you so much for making this video :-)
+Firewolf Bizahaloni-Wong I appreciate the feedback so much and I am so glad you like it! Yes, glycerin isn't for everyone but I am pleased you found what works for you :).
@@Maicurls What does the glycerin do for the body butter?
@@madelinefranke4380 yes, I'd like to know as well.
Thanks for sharing. I've made the Shea whipped and the coconut oil, I love the Shea. Wondering if there was a way to put Shea, cocoa and mango together-needed your inspiration for confidence-thank for taking the time to help those of learning.
Karen Conine Aw thank you Karen! I appreciate your words :D Thank you for watching, commenting and sharing. Would love to hear how it turns out for you. :)
Thanks for sharing this video
I like the "recipe". Good vid; but I don't like the transference from bowl to bag to jar. You lose product that way unless you can scrape it out of the bag, lol. But I give this vid a 10. Thanks, very well done. NOTE: I loved the fact that you were using gloves...
Great Video We don't have any excuse to have dry scalp or hair Make sure you wrap it up at night
Thank you NeaX X :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
thank you so much for this recipei
Thank you for watching and commenting! I hope you like the mix, would love to hear what you think if you give it a try :)
Just stumbled into this video while I was searching how to make whipped cocoa butter cream. This recipe looks amazing. Quick question...what is the purpose of the glycerin in this recipe? What happens if I omit this ingredient from the recipe?
I subbed. Thank you for the video melanin maiden
+Aku George Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support :)
THANKYOU SO MUCH.
Maicurls, Thank you so much for this DIY useful video. Please keep sharing.
I'm curious to know why you measured your butters on a scale but did not use the same precision with the spoons. I'm referencing to the more accurate measuring spoons that are sized for tablespoons and teaspoons not serving and eating spoons. Thank you again.
Hi Leslie! Thank you for the support :) I actually never thought about measuring the oils with the scale I don't know why but Thank You for pointing it out! I went back and added the measurements in oz in the video and also added it in the description box. Thanks again :)
Can aloe vera gel be used in place of glycerin? What does the glycerin do in the lotion recipe? I know the vitamin E acts as a preservative. I like your recipe and want to try this one.
Great job.
Thank you! :) And thank you for commenting!
Does this cream work better on hair and face? Than straight up Coconut oil?o because I want to do more for my hair since I have basically fried it from hair dye haha.
But I usually use just coconut oil on my hair and face...but does this work better?o
Great video thank you! Really looking forward to making this. How long does the body butter last for before it goes off?
+Hannah Rae Thank you so much! It will depend of the shelf life of the ingredients you use. Usually oils and butters have a shelf life of 1 - 2 years so as long as you don't get water in there, no dirt etc then it should last you at least 1 year (if you haven't used it up before then). Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Great video
Thank you so much! :)
Now this is a butter/moisturizer with great ingredients so fluffy it looks edible lol...anywho do you sell these butters I'll definitely purchase if so.....tfs!!
Thank you so much Naturallyfab :D
I am currently not selling any of the "products" I make however I do appreciate the support! If I do venture into online sales I will definitely make noise about it :) Thanks again!
Naturallyfab _34 Hi, I sell Whipped Orange Citrus Shea Butter Hair Cream at www.ebay.com/itm/261561952897?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 only $6.50
Ann Kay Ok I'll definitely have to check you out soon!
Thanks
Maicurls l
hi just stumbled upon your video so in love best iv seen so far just wanted to know what can i put in it to give it a long shelf life thanx
Hi Avalon Lewis :) Thanks for the lovely compliment! The butters usually have about a 1 year shelf life on their own and if you are not adding in anything like water, aloe vera etc then the whip shouldn't go bad before that. Things like Vitamin E, Essential oils such as Grapefruit and Tea tree are antioxidants known to help extend shelf lives of products not necessarily "preserve" a product. There are of preservatives you can add, I honestly have never used any but if you look for natural preservatives for products online I am sure you will find a few e.g optiphen.
When I use my whip I try to avoid putting wet hands in the jar or hands covered with another product. If I am working with wet hair I will (usually) use a spoon to scoop a little out and take the whip from there. So far none of my mixes have gone off before I have used it up. Also storing the whip in an airtight container will help and storing it in a cool and dark place is a good idea too. (sorry for the essay reply! lol)
I'm from Canada our weather is very cold and dry , I tried it without glycerine , used castor oil , and change mango butter to orange butter , amazing texture m creaming and silky ,
chantal letourneau your mix sounds amazing! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your results!
How much castor oil did you use?
tyvm looks so good i want to eat it l. hahaha. great video very fluffy
Awesome
Flores Tista thank you!
Thank you so much for uploading this video. I love a video where there is little to no talking and more doing or showing. I would like to try this, my daughter has extremely dry and coarse hair. I have been looking for a product to make her hair more soft and manageable. My only question is where did your purchase your products from? Particularly the unrefined Cocoa butter, shea butter and mango butter? Thanks
Quiet Storm Thank you for watching and commenting! :) I bought mine from www.sheabuttercottage.com/ this is a UK Company. Their butters are AWESOME but if you live in the US then I suggest trying www.butters-n-bars.com/ my US curlfriends swear by Butter-n-Bars plus you would save money on shipping :D. Hope that helps and thanks again! P.S. I would love to hear what you/your daughter thinks once you have tried the whipped butter.
***** Thank you so much!!! I will definitely try Butter-n-Bars products. And I certainly will let you know what the outcome was of the whipped butter on my daughter's hair!
Thank you !
My pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting! :)
Thank you so much
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great tutorial! I just discovered your channel. think I would prefer the whisker over an immersion blender. What brand are you using?
+Jeepgurl Thank you very much :). My handheld one is a Palson Spin 700W (Palson handheld blender). I believe you can also get it on Amazon. It came with different parts: there is a wall mount to hang the different parts, a hand held whisk, hand held emulsifier/blender, a food blender (that you attach the hand held part to) and a long plastic container too. Comes in quite handy :). Hope that helps!
This seems like an awesome recipe... cant wait to try! ^_^ Two questions though... Would vegetable glycerin be the kind you used? :3 Also ... are you using sweet almond oil?
Sorry for the delayed reply.
Yup, I use vegetable glycerin. I actually use just Almond oil or grapeseed oil.
Yummy !!!
Hi I'm from Mumbai India nice video n good method btw what other EOsor blend I can use will vanilla n lavender be good
Maria Pinto you can use any oil you want it’s up to you and what you like. Thanks for watching and commenting.
thank you for the video
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Very good
Mary Lawrence thank you
hello again thanks for the reply. sorry one more question where do you get all those lovely big containers of supplies that you used for this tutorial I want all of them. do you have a list of where you bought them. thanks again I subscribed to you too
+Patricia Weaver Thank you for subscribing I really appreciate it :). Do you mean where do I buy the butters from? If so, I got them from www.sheabuttercottage.com part of the Shea Butter I used was from the same online store but I ran out so I used my supply that my mother brought from Africa. If you need a US based source my suggestion is to check out www.butters-n-bars.com/ A lot of my US friends swear by them.
If you mean the actual containers I use, I do not live in the States so I don't have a "shop" I can list but I normally buy my containers from regular grocery stores where they stack different types of Tupperware, containers etc. The other place I like to hunt is basically a kitch shop something similar to a dollar store. They have all kinds of containers and other "kitch" items lol. So cheap and they can be made to look prettier for example I added the red ribbon to mine to make it look a little more fancy ;). Hope that helps.
Hello, thank you so much for making this easy to follow video! I'm excited to try to make this today :) Question: what is the grape seed oil used for? I don't think I have any of that oil, what could I use as a substitute? Also, would you recommend adding cornstarch to give it a less-greasy feeling? If so, at what point would you add it. Thanks again!!
+Monica Cortez Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Grape Seed Oil is just another carrier oil, it can be replaced with any other carrier oil you like/have at home (any one will work e.g jojoba, olive oil, almond more, virgin coconut oil etc). You could add a little corn strarch (I personally haven't) but I suggest taking a small amount of the carrier oil you will be using on the side in a separate bowl, sprinkle the cornstarch a little at a time and stir till it is combined and lump free, then add it to the melted butter and other carrier oils. I recommend doing this before you have placed it in the fridge & whip it, this way you will make sure it has been well distributed. Hope that helps, and hope you love it! :D
+Maicurls Thanks so much for getting back to me so promptly, can't wait to see how it turns out!!! I have subscribed to your channel & look forward to seeing more of your videos ;). Thanks again!
+Monica Cortez Thank you for the support. I would love to hear what you think once you've tried it out. :D
Beautiful
+sage “Gypsy spirit” osbourne-plant Thank you for watching and commenting.
***** you're welcome
Looks great! I thought I saw you use Grapeseed oil twice?
Thank you. In the video I add the oils like that because when you first start making it you want to make sure you’re not adding in too much. People will always tweak the recipe so I suggest adding the oils in stages this way you don’t dump too much oil in one go while still experimenting because once it in there it’s there. So until you get comfortable with the oil amount after practice I suggest going a little at a time between whipping. I normally don’t have to because I’ve made it so much but on occasion I will add in stages too.
What kind/brand handheld whisk are you using? It looks GREAT!!!!
+Michelle Allen Thank you. My handheld one is a Palson Spin 700W (Palson handheld blender). I believe you can also get it on Amazon. It came with different parts: there is a wall mount to hang the different parts, a hand held whisk, hand held emulsifier/blender, a food blender (that you attach the hand held part to) and a long plastic container too. Comes in quite handy :). Hope that helps!
I have also made... But it became hard ,,, thanks deari got the solution of my problem... In review.. You explained so well... Can it be used as cream too or make a video for cream
As a cream do you mean a "lotion"? If so it could but there are other ingredients needed for that in order to combine the oil/butter with water and to make sure that it doesn't go moldy it would need other ingredients that I don't/haven't used.
Thank you for responding. I've made my second batch of whipped shea butter and I'm impressed but I'm trying to aim for a creamier look like yours. It may sound crazy but I'm using a handheld blender right now, but wonder if that has to do with the final product or an ingredient gives it that fluffiness? I think you mentioned you whip for 10 minutes which I know that's my issue, because the handheld tends to loose control on speed 1. I'm opened to any suggestions. :)
+Michelle Allen The thanks goes to you :). I think a few things can sort of affect the fluffiness. I do live in really warm climates so my butters tend to not be as "solid" as those that live in cooler climates. So house temperature does play a role. I do think the longer you whip the fluffier it becomes. I also think that the blades of the blender warm up the butter (which is not necessarily a bad thing) but that makes the butter more runny than fluffy and a whisk doesn't heat up. Also what other oils and butters do you add? I find Virgin coconut can make a difference too due to its melting/solidification temperatures. Coconut and any other oil should be fine. Perhaps try using light oils (if you haven't already) e.g. almond or grapeseed. I think you might just need to experiment a little (i know it can be annoying lol). Write down each time you make a batch the exact amounts you use so when you find your favorite combo you have it noted down.
Hi, love the video! Just curious, what does the glycerin do?
Hi Sharon Forrest :)
Glycerin is a humectant (moisturizing ingredient) that draws moisture in the air to the area it is applied. I put it as an optional ingredient because not everyone's hair plays nice with glycerin, it can depend on the weather where you live. If you happen to live in an area with sufficient moisture in the hair (humidity) then it can be a miracle ingredient however, if you live in cold and dry climates then the glycerin will have the opposite effect since there is no humidity in the air it can leave your hair feeling dry. I suggest looking at your favorite products to see if they contain glycerin, if they do then you can go ahead and add it if you like. Hope that helps :) Thank you for watching and commenting!
can i substitute the peppermint oil for a half tbs of another fragrance oil or does the peppermint oil hold a purpose in the recipe? thanks!
Fariha khan You absolutely can add any other fragrance oil or essential oil. I happen to show peppermint EO because I like it. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)
I cannot wait to try this. I love pure coco butter. I put it in my baby and just want to eat her up. I have a question about the mango butter. Do you find that it's Extra extra grainy? I used it once and had to whip the heck out of it just to get the grains out. Thanks for sharing your recipe. So if I was just making this for my body (I have Locs) I would just leave out the glycerin? Or does that have some effect on the skin as well??
melencolley Thank you for watching and commenting :). I am a huge fan of cocoa butter too, I have a hard time pulling my face away from the container it smells so so so good! Glycerin is actually a moisturizing ingredient for the skin as well as the hair and it works in the same way on the skin as it does on the hair. It would draw in moisture (humidity) from the air to the area applied of course only if you happen to live in an area with humidity. Glycerin is not a necessary/essential ingredient so if you do not want to use it that is completely up to you. Not everyone's skin/hair likes it (mainly depends on how much humidity/if any is in the air) so it can be skipped altogether. I would love to know what you think if you try the mix :)
melencolley Forgot about the mango butter! Mine wasn't really grainy but I think if you melt it down and then whip from versus whipping it while it is "solid" it will get rid of the graininess. That tends to happen due to changes in temperature usually when it is being transported so it might have melted on its way to you and then when it arrived it could have cooled down and solidified again. The change in temperature can cause the graininess but it is nothing to worry about. I have had that issue with Shea Butter but double broiling always gets rid of that for me :) Hope it helps! :D
I love it I want one
Thank you Mia :D Thanks for watching and commenting!
lovely
+Alexia Hamer Thank you and thank you for watching and commenting! :)
Ur welcome dear & I'm gonna try making it
Hello! great video. Can I add extra EO oils for a stronger scent? Or is it beneficial to add the fragrance at two different times as well?
Hi Upfulsistren,
Thank you and thank you for watching and commenting. You can use more Essential Oil but please keep in mind that EO's are really really strong, too much of it can irritate the skin/scalp. You want to add the EO when the butters are no longer warm (when they are not melted) so they don't destroy the integrity of the oils, so you can just add them at the end before you do the final whip. Hope that helps :D
Wonderful video, thanks for posting. How long would you say is the self like? Also, if my home gets too warm, will the product melt? I want to try this.
Hi ladyjohn4life. As long as you are not adding a liquid to the mix e.g. water, aloe vera juice etc it will last up to a year, a year and a half, maybe even longer. If you want to add liquids you MUST add a preservative to stop it from going rancid and growing bacteria. Also try to keep it clean too and don't use wet hands scooping out the butter (it helps to stop potential bacteria growth). I live in severe hot climate especially in summer and it doesn't melt but it does become much softer. I usually keep it in a dark cupboard but it shouldn't melt for you. I would love to hear about your results! :D
***** thanks for the feedback. And yes, I will let you know how it came out. 😃
Where did you find such a large container of coco butter. Great video
Sheabutter Cottage. All the butter details including the Cocoa Butter are in the description box along with a link to the site.
Great one... But will it be grease on the skin??
Ifeyinwa Jenny if you leave some water on your skin after a shower, using a spoon scrape out a tiny bit, work into your palms then the skin and wait for a few minutes for it to absorb into your skin; it won’t leave your skin greasy. A little goes a LONG way so you literally only need a tiny amount.
Thank you so much for sharing, it looks awesome I must try! Why do you need to add carrier oil twice? It that important part to keep it whipped?
+MAI Ya Thank you so much for watching and commenting. No you do not have to add the oils in two separate steps however, when some first initially make the butter (their first attempt) people are not sure of how much/little oil they really need or want in it. My measurements do not have to be followed to the letter, this way you have more control because once the oil has been added there is no way to remove it. If it is done in steps you can control the quantity added but it is not necessary, especially after you have done this before and know how much you want included. I hope you will love your whipped butter! :D
+Maicurls Thank you very much! Then I will definitely follow your recipe until I find right one :) Yay!
MAI Ya I hope you like it :D Just keep in mind that this was made in warmer months so you could potentially feel like you might need to use more oil (since I assume it is cold where you are for at the moment) but you will figure it out as you whip :). Happy mixing!
Can you tell me How can I use it on my hair?
I have to rinse my hair or not
Thanks
Hi Mai ! This butter is totally amazinggg, Thank You so much!! I never knew this technique of adding in the carrier oils at 2 different intervals and also I had been whipping my butters only once rather than thrice like you do! Could you please explain why you add the carriers at different intervals, how does this benefit ?
Eshwari Kishor thank you for watching and commenting! So one of the main reasons I add the oils in stages is because if you are following my recipe and measurements it gives you a chance to reduce the amount of oil (if you wish) because it’s basically impossible to get the oil out once it’s been added to the butters. So this way when you are “new” to it, you get a chance to control the amounts you use (till you find the right measurements you like). For some this might be too much or too little oil but adding more oil is easier than dumping in too much at once and regretting it. I also add in stages because I whip it in stages. This makes it easier to get the cream to be light and airy when I not only whip it 3 times but I’m adding oils at different points too. I’ve found the more you whip it, the “lighter” it gets, the more oil you use or less harder butters the “lighter” the cream. Hope that helps and once again thank you! 🙏🏽
@@Maicurls Thank you for your response ! And also I'm almost half way done with my butters! Your video tempted me to start a batch right away!! I'm happy to say that I followed your techniques, and am already loving the creaminess ! Thank You again... Although I used tamanu oil, liquorice oil, neem oil and some aloe vera in my recipe!
Thank you so much for the feedback and sharing your recipe! I am curious about your mix now! Did you add Aloe Vera “Juice”? From the plant or bottled (store bought)? I have been curious about adding avj to mine but never tried (yet).
@@Maicurls I added Aloe Vera gel (store bought) , you should give it a try cuz it's a really great ingredient as it acts as a moisturizer and also as an SPF !
Eshwari Kishor i shall! Thank you! 🙏🏽❤️
great. how long can we use it. since there is no preservation has added.
Kulal S it depends on the self life of your ingredients. If your oils and butters have a 1 year shelf life then so too will your whipped butter. As long as you have sanitized everything and don’t introduce water etc to the mix.
Hi there I love this video and I'm definitely going to try it out but I'm looking for containers to put it in, where do you get your containers from? :)
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you :) I am not sure where you live but you can try in your local supermarkets. I sometimes get my containers from there, they usually stack them around where they have glassware. My favourite place is the local kitsch shop. They sell all sorts of random (useless) stuff for cheap and they also sell really pretty cheap containers so if you have something similar to a $1 $2 $3 store try there. I also reuse a lot of containers. I ask my family not to throw away any containers and will collect it from them, clean, disinfect and reuse :D. Hope that helps.
Thank you! that's a big help :)
loved your video, can't wait to try it. I subscribe to your channel. :-)
eager2nou Thank you so much :D
I really enjoyed the video and gave it a shot today. I used African shea butter instead of regular shea (not sure if difference) and olive oil instead of grape seed oil. Mine turned out ptettt greasy and it melts as soon as I touch it. It seemed to take a lot longer in the fridge and while mixing. What can I do to make it less greasy and hold its texture better? I still love it and plan to use all of it on my pregnant belly!!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!!
Sorry for the delayed reply. People use arrowroot powder to cut down on the greasiness feel. Corn starch powder would be an alternative. Olive oil can be a bit greasy so that might be it but it really depends on personal preference. Also a little realllly goes a lonnnng way try using a lot less at a time. Using more of the harder butter (cocoa) and a little less of the softer butter can help prevent it from melting while out, but keep in mind too much of the harder butter can also make the mix too hard (for your preference). It is always a balancing act.
@@Maicurls how much arrow root powder or corn starch powder would you add to your recipe?
Lynelle Thompson i personally have never experimented with arrow root or corn starch but i know there are a few recipes only. Not just off “gut instinct” or if I were experimenting I wouldn’t add more than 1 teaspoon maybe 1.5 teaspoons max and I would add it to the melted butters (off the heat) before placing it in the fridge. You don’t want to have a white powdery residue once the butters get absorbed lol. Then you can tweak the recipe depending on how your skins feels and looks after adding just a tiny bit first. Hope that helps 🙏🏽
@@Maicurls Thank you!!
Hello, great video. Is there a reason why you add the carries in stages?
Thank you.
Thank you! I mainly do it in stages because when the butter is put in the fridge it can become really hard so if I added all the oils in one go I wouldn't have a slightly warmer liquid (the oils which aren't in the fridge) to help soften the butter after it's taken out of the fridge. You could of course just whip the mix one and add all the oils but I like mixing a few times because it helps to lighten/fluff the cream (in my opinion).
Maicurls thanks for responding. Yes I did use your method. I've made about 3 batches so far. If you haven't check out rainforest chica she has exotic butters. I just got my shipment and will be turning my hair grease to another level.
Tanya Muir i am glad to hear you have made the butter a few times! I actually follow her on IG. I have been pretty loyal to Sheabutter Cottage when it comes to ordering but I definitely would turn to rainforest chica as an alternative source; her butters look amazing!
Nice video! How long does this last and how long does stay "Whippy"?
Hi M Jones,
Thank you and thank you for commenting :) It really depends on the weather where you live, the colder the more firm it will be. Mine doesn't stay quite as "whippy" as time goes on but it also doesn't become firm either. When I scoop it out of the container I almost can feel the air bubbles ...if that makes sense lol. It has a firm foamy feel to it. (Probably doesn't answer you question...but yes it stays soft but not like whipped cream the entire time).
Do u have to put it in the fridge?
This looks nice, what did the glycerin do?
winiver77 Glycerine helps to trap in moisture
Your video is very informative!! I have a question. Does your mixture harden over time? Some recipes that I have tried in the past are only creamy for the first couple of hours and then turn into hard blocks. How do you keep it creamy? Thanx!!
Hi KSKS II thank you for watching and commenting :). You generally want to use more soft butters versus hard butters and also use at least one oil (if not more), that will help keep the butter from "turning into hard blocks". You might not even need to use a hard butter like cocoa because the climate of where you lives plays a role too. If your general weather is relatively low then that will affect how hard or soft the butter remains. So Shea butter with mango or any other soft butter might be enough, along with an oil.
I live in really hot/warm country so for 8 months of the year my butter is soft and during our "winter" the mix becomes a little firmer but not a hard block. You also want to make sure than you whip the butter for long enough. Whipping it allows the mix to incorporate oxygen which helps to make it light and fluffy. Sorry for this essay just wanted to explain as best I could :)
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Thanks for the info!
I can't wait to make this once I have some mango butter! One question though, why do you add the carrier oils in stages?? What difference does it make? :)
wym bruh thank you so much for watching and commenting. I mainly added the oils in stages for you all to see how it “lightens” the butter and helps with the fluffiness (the whipping of course also does this). If you don’t add oils to the butters your butter mixture would be a much firmer in the end and will be harder to scoop out the container. When I make mine personally I don’t add in stages because I know exactly how much to add to get my perfect consistency. If you are making it for the first few times I recommend adding in stages just so you see how thick your mix is. If you add too much in one go you’ll end up with a runny oily mix...and would have to broil more butter to add to it. Just saves you product and time (at the start at least).
@@Maicurls thank you so much for the quick and helpful reply! I'll definitely give this a go once all my ingredients arrive at my house 💙