DIY Whipped Shea Butter Recipe
I’ve been using raw shea butter for a few years now, and I particularly love it for my hair/scalp, lips and feet. I usually apply shea butter all over, followed by almond oil or jojoba oil for extra moisture. Even after all these years, it never occurred to me that I could make application easier just by melting and whipping it. So I went and grabbed all the natural oils I had on hand and decided to whip up a recipe. Pun intended.
For this recipe, I used raw shea butter, almond oil, jojoba oil, argan oil and olive oil. And the benefits of this recipe goes deep. Shea Butter has a high amount of fatty acids which actually helps reduce overly oily skin, and it reduces skin inflammation. It helps fade blemishes and evens skin tone. For hair, it improves scalp health by strengthening hair follicles and helping your hair grow thicker. Almond oil is an excellent moisturizer for both the skin and hair, and helps prevent stretch marks and sun damage. Almond oil can make hair stronger and less prone to split ends, which means your hair growth won't be slowed by losing hair that becomes damaged. Almond oil contains high amounts of vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant. Jojoba oil is hypoallergenic, helps control sebum (oily skin), promotes collagen production and reduces dandruff over time. Argan oil protects skin from sun damage, helps treat acne, and is a rich source of Vitamin E which is great for anti-aging and healthy hair. Olive oil contains vitamin E and anti-oxidants, which may prevent aging and repair skin damage. Olive oil is non-toxic, anti-microbial, and hypoallergenic.
You can by all means use only one oil, or any oil(s) of preference, but this one came out really nicely. I’ve included the Amazon link to purchase all products used, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Whipped Shea Butter Ingredients
Argan Oil (from Trader Joe’s, linked is a comparable product)
Using a double boiler, melt shea butter. You can cut into cubes and place in a glass measuring cup, but if you’re short on time, safely melt whole in the container it comes in. If melting whole, once it starts to soften, use a fork or butter knife to slice and smash into smaller chunks to make melt more quickly.
Once melted, pour into a glass bowl. Let cool for about 10 minutes, and then add your oils of choice.
Cover and place in refrigerator for an hour or in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until mixture hardens. It shouldn’t be solid, but you should be able to softly press with your finger.
Using a hand mixer, whip the butter mixture until the color changes from a dark yellow to a light creamy texture.
Scoop into a sealable container like a mason jar and store.
Watch a video of the process on Pinterest!
