Here’s a simple guide on how to make shea butter creamy using two methods: without hand mixer and with a hand mixer. I’ve also linked many of my favorite creamy shea butter mixes for skin and hair. How to Make Shea Butter Creamy Ingredients 4 parts 2 parts liquid/base oil(s) 1 part hydrosol (try , or ) 2 parts optional ingredients like aloe vera gel and raw honey A few drops of essential oils A list of skin-healing ingredients you can use: Herbs/ingredients like calendula gel, aloe vera gel, raw honey, witch hazel, etc Essential Oils such as lavender essential oil, tea tree Continue Reading
Whipped Shea Butter Recipe for Natural Hair
Shea Butter for Long Thick & Luscious Hair Here's another variation of whipped shea butter recipe for natural hair, which you can also use to moisturize skin! I've used safflower oil, which has a light consistency and won't grease up and weigh your hair down. Coconut oil is extremely good for taming down frizzy natural hair and dense dehydrated hair. It's also the best hair oil for hair growth! So slather some of this shea butter goodness on your scalp for longer, thicker and luscious hair growth! Aloe vera gel is good for oily haired people like me but it's also a good sealant so even if your natural hair Continue Reading
DIY Non-Greasy Shea Butter Lotion Recipe
I have combination skin (slightly acne prone) and much as I love a good thick lotion to nourish the drier areas of my skin, I prefer making this easy non-greasy Shea butter lotion recipe for the summer months. It has a light consistency, is easily absorbable and doesn’t make my skin appear greasy! This recipe contains two skin healing oils and one immensely beneficial essential oil that is known to promote glowing skin and fade away dark spots. Find out more in my ingredient profile below! Ingredient Profile I’ve used sweet almond oil and apricot kernel oil, which are two light oils that are easily absorbed Continue Reading
DIY Citrusy Brown Sugar Shea Butter Scrub Recipe
Who doesn’t love an invigorating & sweet smelling body scrub?! This brown sugar scrub recipe will refresh your skin with a refreshing citrus burst! And the best part is you can easily make your own right at home. You only need just three ingredients to make this brown sugar shea butter scrub recipe and you can even forego adding the essential oil and you’ll still remain with a sweet smelling homemade scrub. In this scrub recipe, I’ve used shea butter as the base ingredient, brown sugar as the abrasive ingredient and orange essential oil for an exciting citrusy scent. Now let’s look at the benefits of each Continue Reading
Whipped Shea Butter Avocado Oil Recipe for Skin & Hair
Hey Beauties! It’s time for a unique variation of whipped shea butter! Introducing ... this whipped shea body butter avocado oil recipe without coconut oil! Avocado oil has been compared to coconut oil and though it can never replace coconut oil as the multipurpose oil, it definitely is a great beauty product for both healthy skin and hair. Whipping shea butter with avocado oil creates a unique mix/blend that is extremely nourishing and healing for the skin, hair and general body. Below, I’ve listed the benefits of shea butter and avocado oil and how to make a whipped shea butter avocado recipe for Continue Reading