whipped shea butter soap recipe

Ps..I didn’t put wet hands in the jar . There are quite a few out there. =) And yes, a scale would be fantastic for your future mad scientist toiletry experiments. This is how I made my Rose is a Rose soap, pink base with dried rose petals in and on top of the bar. Next weigh out the jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil and aloe vera oil. Hi Amy,Yes, melting the Shea butter without tempering it can result in crystals that feel like little bumps. Hope you can help. Combine all ingredients and whip for 6-7 minutes in an electric mixer on medium/high. Ready! The product will be thick and very creamy luxuruious. -Becky with Bramble Berry, Hi Anne-Marie, What about the virgin coconut oil (Which is also in soild form in these cold winter temps)? OMG I can’t wait to try this. In this recipe, you are going to want to melt your coconut oil fully before you start to mix the rest of your ingredients. It whipped beautifully, the texture was amazing and smelled yummy (strawberry oil). I would try whipping it again as is without melting it. What can I use to color the butter? What a wonderful and easy recipe Anne-Marie. =), Hi Becky, and thank you for all the helpful information! and got 3 8oz jars… so 6-4oz sounds about right . Thank you so much <3 Valarie p.s. Can you please clarify, what are the benefits of using double wall jars? You can use microwave (around 30 seconds), or water bath. Easier than the whipped body butter that I have been making! Prepare a water bath. Ha ha ha…Its working now! Mix until you get fluffy, whipped consistency. I am in the market for a stand mixer and that picture of your Kitchen Aide is great! Measure shea butter and place it into a heat-resistant cup. Fairly extensive guidebook for making your own soap, including resources for further research and supply procurement. The consistency was on the money even though I heated everything. Looks yummy but do you have to use a glass bowl? 3. Dear bramble ladies and everyone else, I just spent the last 2 hours reading this complete post and not only do I find this recipe to be delicious (can’t wait to try it) but I have LEARNED SO MUCH from all the comments!! Thank you so much for your order, I am so glad to hear you are enjoying this recipe, it is one of my favorites! Thank you so much for your help Anne-Marie! Rosemary infused oil (“extract”), Rosemary alcoholic extract, or Rosemary water infused extract? What else can I use instead of the Tapioca Powder and how much? Not at all – your shelf life is a minimum of six months if not a full year (I would be shocked if you didn't get a full year when using fresh products). The other whipped body butters that we’ve made in the past came out a little greasy for us, so that is why we’ve added the Tapioca Powder/cornstarch to them. , Wow! Place bowl on top of saucepan with simmering water. Let’s do the math, one pound of shea butter is about $16.00, so that’s $1.00 per ounce. I love everything else about the whipped shea, I scented it with lavender and I’m nuts about it! Thanks! Heat in a double boiler until melted. . Looks fantastic, I look forward to trying this. Thanks for letting us know it was the heat, we are just as curious as you why a recipe doesn’t turn out and we want to help troubleshoot! Thank you! This recipe uses Pearamel Fragrance Oil which incorporates scents like granny . It did seem to take a little elbow grease to get it to spread out nicely and I would love any recommendation for an addition to the recipe to make it smoother. As you can see on the photo, our blue spirulina turned in pretty nice purple shades! Sweet potato powder may totally suprise you and turn into green! adding this to the to do list . I love Cocoa Butter and it’s smell. If you’re storing your raw materials, that’s when the fridge comes in handy. I am very excited. Thanks for testing it three different ways. Thanks a ton Becca. if I wanted to add goat’s milk to this recipe how much would I add and then I would need to add a preservative which one and how much? You can use up to 25% Tapioca Powder in your oily recipes so easily anything up to 2 Tablespoons is good to go (and then some). Thanks so much! So I cut the recipe in half, but I used a narrow container to mix it in. One question, does this need to be refrigerated if it's not used after a certain amount of time? But I would tell your customers to make sure they are using it while their hands are dry to prevent anything from getting in it if you are worried. A good, basic recipe for Whipped Shea is 80% Butter and 20% liquid oils. -Becky with Bramble Berry. Over 55 recipes-Create specialty bars including Mulled Wine Soap, Allergy Relief Bar, and other recipes you won't find in other soap making books. Of all the soap making books, this one will soon get you started "soaping"-with a splash I hate to waste any more of my ingredients on experimenting. But I tried putting all the ingredients in the mixer together before whipping, rather than whipping the shea first and this helped. I have read every post on here and I’m so excited to try this…I can’t even tell you how excited I am!!! It soaks in fast, and makes my hands feel like new! Place 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water in a wide pan on low heat. All in all I added about 60 drops of lavender, Orange and Cinnamon oils. After reading every comment on this recipe I come to learn that the shea butter has to be refined, and you cannot use fractional coconut oil. While the body butter doesn’t require preservatives because there isn’t any water in the product, should I add a preservative to a body scrub because of the moist environment? I realized that both times I made these batches it was 68 degrees in my house(I live in California and it’s already so hot here). Banana & Cinnamon Pancakes with Blue Chocolate, In a bowl, combine all ingredients from base soap mixture and melt. Princess Frances, The Cocoa Butter won't work because it has a harder consistency than the Coconut Oil so the product won't whip quite the same way. Neither of those oils have any scent – they are actual food grade cooking oils so they will smell natural and oily but no smell. Whipped but slightly grainy. I made the Shea scented in Vanilla Fig and then made another batch up using Mango Butter, scented it in Mango-Peach and added just a hint of peachy colored mica. Very whipped like fluff and cool whip. or is an emulsifyer already acting as a preservative? "I made an amazing rainbow cake! If you like a whipped body butter like this but don't like the greasy feel, try Tapioca Powder. I have read through the comments but there are soo many!! Maybe I’ll try the 92 (or is it 96? 5 out of 5 stars. Love, love, love this recipe. . Thank you. Combine the ingredients in a double boiler, then gently heat until all of the ingredients have melted. Love this site, and can’t wait to try out lots more new things. Hi Ivelisse! I’m using a hand blender. Anon- Double Score! I guess my Bodum red handheld mixer and a glass Pyrex bowl will do. Do the jars need to be double walled and does it matter if the lid is lined or not?? Keep us posted on how your soaping journey is going =). They are very expensive. That sounds divine Tonya! I actually mixed in some salts and had a question. I am so glad I stumbled across this site two months ago. Each of our recipes has been created with intention, then extensively tried and tested by Karen, our lead aromatherapist. She used it on her hair and arms asking no questions. You could use those (Almond and Apricot) for massage oil or lip balm or lotion bars (if you had any beeswax). Thank you for all the valuable info x, Neroli? I had to know… I would recommend the extra $$$ to get the clear bowl. As the mixture cooled it quickly went from a whipped cream consistency to a solid again. So glad I stumbled across your web-site and Youtube channel. I can’t wait to try this…I love body butter! haha, Lots of love from Melbourne, Australia, An anti-oxidant like Vitamin EO or ROE or GSE to help prevent spoilage (oils going rancid) would be lovely but you don't need any sort of synthetic preservative. Combine the coconut oil and vegetable shortening in a large bowl. Cool Down Phase. :o( The Kitchenaid stand mixer would make my kitchen look so much sexier!! Read full story. I did that on purpose since these are prototypes. I made 3 batches this weekend and they came out great. Here is a simple and easy kit to get you started. Allow mixture to infuse in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 days. I’d try using a coconut oil that has a melt point of 76 degrees. The top uses sh melt and pour soap to create the cute topping for each bar. Thank you for the tip about plastic taking on the essential oils. I let it sit overnight, woke up the next morning to my daughter using it. Hemp seed oil, which is naturally rich in fatty acids, is considered to be one of the most nutritional oils available. To be exact.. what number is medium high to you on the KA? I did NOT melt the coconut oil first simply because the recipe didn’t call for that. I made up a combo for my mom a while back with mostly coconut oil. Your details are always securely encrypted within the latest technologies. Hello. I really hope this helps because I really don’t want to have to switch to the non-organic shea butter. of product. -Becky with Bramble Berry. Shea butter creates a wonderful long-lasting bar of soap, with a nice creamy and hydrating lather. I am sooooo Happy that I found your blog!!! , Thank you Anne-Marie, team and readers for sharing your knowledge and recipes with the world! Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, take out and stir, heat for another 30 seconds; repeat until the Unrefined Shea Butter is . do i need to figure out a new ratio for it since it is already whipped? Hi I used honey and it was way too sticky. do I need to heat the oils in advance, or should I use them at room temperature?? Virgin Coconut Oil is very different than 76 degree melt point Coconut Oil. It came out nice and creamy….and greasy. I just made this recipe but did not heat up the coconut oil before whipping it into the shea butter. These are items on our cosmetic line that have been exceptionally popular over the past few seasons as people become more interested in luxury personal products. I […], […] Here is one that combines both shea butter and coconut oil. Shea butter is one of those rich ingredients with an array of benefits and can be highly beneficial for your face skin. I think it will work using more coconut oil but it may end up harder than the original recipe since coconut oil is solid at room temperature. It whipped up beautifully – looked just like meringue (I was so excited by the texture and feel of it)- but I found that overnight it went a bit hard. Even with raw shea (not processed as much), you should not have had to melt it. I made a small batch using a whisk, warmed the coconut oil up a bit and it blended super easy by hand. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Could I use cocoa butter instead of Shea? Put the measuring cup filled with the base hunks into the microwave for 60 seconds. I am so excited to try this recipe. will the consistency and the results still turn out the same if i use some Unrefined Shea Butter that has already been whipped? A guide to skin care including recipes for homemade body butters. And this recipe yields about six 4 oz. (3) Re-melted again but added beeswax – one ounce. thanks! I’d try it again with fresh butter this time, but don’t melt it. Hi I’m new to this… If I wanted to add grape seed extract for the antioxidant properties, how much would I add? I read on a different blog that it can be a little grainy??? And is the mangobutter soft enaugh to use it instead of shea? Party time! My Shea was cold, so I measured it out along with the Coconut oil in a 2 cup pyrex, then put it in the microwave for 15 seconds, stirred, again 15 seconds. Is the Extra Virgin Coconut Oil solid at room temperature or liquid? You can use microwave (around 30 seconds), or water bath. Hi! I am so pleased to have found your site. (4) Re-melted again and added one or two of the liquid oils. Step 4: Pour the melted soap base into the soap mold. Cocoa Butter. Read More Anne-MarieThanks for answering my question regarding the glycerin. I hope this helps and we can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you! Thanks again. .095 ounces, or .1 ounces. No, it’s not possible to overmix (at least not that I’ve found yet!) I love how you took this and made it your own and improved on it. I made several jars-the ones I’m using are the only ones separating-the unused are still completely blended. Oh I’m sorry Natalie. So I think adding the Cocoa Butter should do the trick. Thanks so much for all you do for us out here TRY IT OURSELVES LAND!!!! Since coconut oil is solid at room temperature, if you used a liquid oil, the recipe will have a different (softer) consistency. I haven’t had time yet to go through everything you have here but I am sure there will be plenty of interesting and helpful articles. Add blue spirulina powder - 1tsp to the one bowl, and 2 tsp to the other bowl. We offer hundreds of DIY essential oil recipes to address common wellness concerns. No grains present either. This looks so easy, I can't wait to try it. You can make a nice swirl decoration on the top, some people use cake decorating frosting bags with the line making tips. Remove the mixture in the measuring cup from the microwave, and stir rapidly to combine the soap base. It deeply moisturizes the skin to help soothe and repair dry, itchy, cracked skin, eczema and psoriasis. Create Fabulous Modern Soaps The Truly Natural, Eco-Friendly Way With this new comprehensive guide, herbalist Jan Berry offers everything the modern-day enthusiast needs to make incredible botanical soaps. If you are using a liquid coconut oil, the recipe might not whip up as much as you are wanting it too. Which one did you find to be your favorite? Thanks! Whipped but made less volume also slightly grainy. I hope this helps! I can not believe you responded back. Hi!…I’ve been making this for about 3 weeks. Perfect simple recipe to keep your lips happy in the hot dry season. I didn’t have to melt the oil for this mixture because the kitchen was already sunny and warm and the oil melted naturally. . Mango butter can get a little grainy if it gets too hot. Could I have over whipped and that is causing it to be extra greasy? French Green Clay and Shea Butter Soap @ mademoiselleorganic.com. I ordered one pound of this product and it is supposed to give me 2-3 pounds of lotion when the water is added. Add 1 1/2 cups of the whipped soap base and mix on low with a hand or stand mixer for 30 seconds to 1 minute. 25 percent coconut oil. Good question! Tapioca Powder is actually aluminum starch octenylsuccinate. Once melted, remove the melted butters and wax from heat. So glad this worked out for you! You could (and this is last ditch effort), melt the shea butter ENTIRELY and then work on slowly whipping it until it’s solid to see if the whipping of the melted shea helps to orient the fat molecules in the same way so that they don’t grain up on you. I've experienced 'graininess' before but never these strange, little globules. Now, based off what you stated about the fragrance oil keeping the product oiler, I’m starting to think that may be the cause here. And I bet it could be a nice 'bath butter' without the sugar. -Becky with Bramble Berry. Found insideIncluding an intro section on the tricks of the trade and a collection of foundations and finishes at the end, this book will have you cooking meat like a seasoned pro. I don’t like the feel of normal thick body butters on my skin so this is perfect for me. What an awesome idea! Place glass jar with the oil and petals in a double boiler on low heat for 2 - 4 hours. I also make cold process soaps and other 100% natural body products as well as soy wax candles which I sell at some local markets here in Cape Town. Anne MarieI am wanting to make this whipped shea. If you don’t want it to melt, you can always refrigerate it (or keep it in a super cool place) to keep it from totally melting. Everything you could possibly want to know about shea butter, here on Wikipedia. I love this recipe, but I also have a lot of Cocoa butter at home. I will definitely make your recipe but still looking for a cream with goat’s milk , does that need to be more of a regular lotion? !.lol….Anyways I added another 1/4 cup shea, and half of a 1/4 cup Coconut oil, and it worked! Thanks so much for sharing this Awesome recipe!! OMG. Of course, it really depends on how it is used in a formulation. This recipe looked like a nice place to start & economical for a beginner? Promptly remove from the heat and add two tablespoons of sweet almond oil. That's where this whipped butter comes in! Avocado butter, meadowfoam oil, and green tea extract are just some of the unique and natural ingredients in this body butter recipe. If your order is not delivered within the promised time we will refund you fully. I've made soap and candles once or twice before and was thinking of doing it again this year. If you'd like to use an image, please be a friend and credit the photo and link back to Soap Queen. =). -Becky with Bramble Berry. This recipe book contains 50 recipes for cold process soap and 64 essential oil blends. jars. It will still work – just have a different consistency. Always include the price of the ingredients and any tools that use, and don’t forget to pay yourself! But I want to start playing it up a bit and see if I could use different butters and different oils? Let the shea melt. This spirit passed from one person to another, from one generation to another, from one millennium to another, arriving at last in the pages of this book. Love this recipe! Sooo many ideas. I was looking for a whipped body butter recipe all night! Hi Becky! Thank you :)". Now he thinks I'm the best. Sounds like you have a keeper for a husband. Does anyone else get this same amount? Wow I would love to be able to add Cocoa Butter to the recipe! Mix all ingredients together and melt. I've been reading, however, that glycerin can cause allergic reactions for some folks. One question though. Going to try without heating it tomorrow and see how it comes out! What a great reason to buy a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. 2 min read. I used shea butter, mango butter, grapesead oil, jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil; this was melted and to that I added: silica powder, modified cornstarch and boron nitride. It's rich and creamy, and you can watch a video how-to if lotion making intimidates you. I do think that working with essential oils it is probably better to use glass rather than metal. It comes out really nice. Can you share which model you have?? sound great and looks even better! As you have another recipe as Whipped avocado butter. If you are feeling it is too greasy, you can use Tapioca Powder, which helps to cut down on that feeling. How much EO would you suggest? (Alternately you can also heat in a large glass Pyrex container in the microwave at 50% power.) I have some Sugar Cookie fragrance that I got for making candles, can I use that in this recipe? Make sure you’re using solid-at-room temperature Coconut Oil and not Fractionated Coconut Oil which is liquid at room temperature. I tryed it as mentioned in Your recipe. 7. If you do liquid oils instead of Coconut Oil (solid at room temperature) the butter can whip and be lovely BUT it will be softer and not as solid in the in jars. Use a large bowl to avoid flinging little soap bits everywhere (you've been warned!). What the heck did I do wrong!! I’m sure your balm is LOVELY without whipping – that’s more of a balm or a lotion bar – but a whipped butter is definitely a different animal (even uses the same ingredients – just a different process). In one post I thought it said to use EOs only then in one I saw vanilla fragrance oil. Thanks Courtney for the response. Can you use food coloring in this recipe? unrefined shea butter will still have it’s natural properties intact, an odorless and white butter will have been chemically deodorized and bleached. I want all of the natural goodness that shea butter provides. Thank you Anne-Marie! My question, and I know you have discussed it some, is about the oil. If you do Safflower or Avocado, you’ll end up with a softer product but yes, that’s a traditional whipped shea butter (shea butter + liquid oil) =). Here’s the link https://www.brambleberry.com/LabColors-C171.aspx. Using an electric mixer (stand or handheld), beat the soap base, shea butter, and vitamin e together using high speed. , butters, pieces from the heat, but it appears to be favorite! Honey and it is so fantastic that you have to be double walled and does matter. 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