sherry Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 helloi am new at this and would like some helpful hints, i have tried to make the shea butter and it turned out very thick and oily, how do i get it to become more of a smoother whipped texture.... is there anyway i can remelt everything and whip it again.help!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatreats4u Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 HI welcome...you can seach these boards for recipes or just type in the words and a TON of info is everywhere...perhaps more help & ideas that you may have not found before.As of the Shea are you hand mixing or whipping w/ mixer? Shea will be thick & greasy...its a thicker butter and made for smaller areas like elbows, knees etc...If you want something smoother, lighter you could try a lotion or emulsified recipe. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 HI welcome...you can seach these boards for recipes or just type in the words and a TON of info is everywhere...perhaps more help & ideas that you may have not found before.As of the Shea are you hand mixing or whipping w/ mixer? Shea will be thick & greasy...its a thicker butter and made for smaller areas like elbows, knees etc...If you want something smoother, lighter you could try a lotion or emulsified recipe. HTHi got the recipe from here and i whipp it w/mixer here is the recipe 16 oz shea butter 5 oz sweet almond oil 1 oz vitamin E 2 tsp corn starch but it turn out very very thick ken you please help :embarasse :embarasse :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatreats4u Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Shea body butter is thick...it will always be think, not thin. And it will be greasy due to straight oils & butters. Thats why a little goes along way. Nothing wrong w/ the recipe just how Shea is. You can whip the snot out of it to make it a little lighter however when it sits it will settle & get thick again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 You can try to use a lighter oil. I use ako and hemp. Mango buttter is a little less oily and so is Kpanga. It is thick as spatreats4u said. It will get harder as it sets. You can try whipping it less and it will be softer but not thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 You can try to use a lighter oil. I use ako and hemp. Mango buttter is a little less oily and so is Kpanga. It is thick as spatreats4u said. It will get harder as it sets. You can try whipping it less and it will be softer but not thinner.thank you this is very helpful but what is ako :embarasse :embarasse :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 AKO is apricot kernal oil.Shea is greasy. There is no way around that. There are ways to make it less greasy but it'll still be greasy.If you are used to lotion, remember that lotion is at least 75% water. Take away the water and you have mostly oils left. You should use 1/4 of the amount of whipped shea butter for the same results. Also, when you are whipping it, try whipping it longer, until it doubles in size. Then it should be lighter to the touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I've had luck whipping shea with a bit of FCO, which makes it spread easier on the skin & shea oil (Karite Extract). I warm the oils slightly then whip. Start with a small & increase as necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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