How do you soften shea butter?!?!!?!

myxdchiick

New Member

• Jan 29, 2009

• #1

I recently got shea butter in a container and it is in chunks. Is there any way I can soften into a useable form without adding essential oils (because I don't have any)? I mean like using a hand mixer? I do have coconut oil and extra light olive oil. But I don't think I want to add anything to my beloved shea. Just use it by itself..... TIA

 

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FunJoy!

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• Jan 29, 2009

• #2

I usually take a little scoop out and rub it between my palms...it gets soooo soft and warm. I have the unrefined natural version.

 

Angelicus

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• Jan 29, 2009

• #3

I didn't add anything to mine. I whipped it up with a spoon really fast and it got soft. HTH.

 

LostInAdream

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• Jan 29, 2009

• #4

You can put the container in hot water and stir to soften it HTH

 

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Mwenye_Heri

Active Member

• Jan 29, 2009

• #5

I zap mine in the microwave for 10 seconds, but that is for a hot oil treatment.

 

RedVelvet310

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• Jan 29, 2009

• #6

Do you have an electric hand whiper or a Magic Bullet http://www.myopamerica.com/images/products/magic-bullet-blender-lrg.jpg. If you don't mind the cleaning up after you can whip the shea butter and turn it into an easily distributable mousse-y texture

 

spelmanlocks

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• Jan 29, 2009

• #7

I put mines in the microwave for a few minutes.

 

ebonylocs

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• Jan 30, 2009

• #8

Whip it with a hand held mixer.

Or

put it in a heat proof container, then put that it a pot or bowl of hot water. If you want to whip it after that, it will be easier.

 

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mj11051

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• Jan 30, 2009

• #9

I soften mine by put in a double boiler, because to me the microwave can cause it to be grainy.HTH

 

SmilingElephant

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• Feb 14, 2009

• #10

Can i whip it without putting it in the microwave...and add my EVOO?

 

ebonylocs

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• Apr 19, 2009

• #11

TheLadySays said:

Can i whip it without putting it in the microwave...and add my EVOO?

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You surely can.

I recently made a hemp oil, coconut oil, shea butter, glycerine and water mix. Didn't have even a hand held blender, so I whipped and whipped my mixture with a wooden spoon (like I was mixing butter and sugar for a cake in the olden days), until it became creamy.

Crumbling it into small pieces beforehand helps. Also, it should help to add the oil before you whip.

 

myxdchiick

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• Apr 26, 2009

• #12

i've melted mine, but it get hard right back up again when it gets cool.

 

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claudia05

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• Apr 26, 2009

• #13

ebonylocs said:

Whip it with a hand held mixer.

Or

put it in a heat proof container, then put that it a pot or bowl of hot water. If you want to whip it after that, it will be easier.

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Someone posted this on yt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9DY5zvIlpQ&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akxT0gJ67oo&feature=channel_page

 

Phoenix14

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• Apr 26, 2009

• #14

Angelicus said:

I didn't add anything to mine. I whipped it up with a spoon really fast and it got soft. HTH.

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This is exactly how I did mine. I also added some coconut oil and lavender as well.

 

myxdchiick

New Member

• Apr 26, 2009

• #15

Phoenix14 said:

This is exactly how I did mine. I also added some coconut oil and lavender as well.

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lavender EO? I've been reading alot about EO's how much do they run for?
I was thinking about getting some but idk what to get....i wanna get something that smells good but not attract bugs that sting!

 

myxdchiick

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #16

BUMP
BUMP
BUMP

 

gabulldawg

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #17

I usually just take some out and put it between my palms and rub them together for about 20 seconds. It gets nice and hot and I rub it wherever I need it. I just take out the amount I need each time. I haven't tried to soften the whole container at once.

 

Kneechay

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #18

put it in the microwave for like 15 secs and then use a spoon or a whipper and soften it. Leave it at room temperature to remain soft and malleable

 

Fine 4s

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #19

Melt it, let it solidify and then whip the heck out of it with my immersion blender.

 

Naturel

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #20

You can blend it in blender adding coconut oil until it's creamy. You get a very nice smooth butter

 

IntoMyhair

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• Jun 14, 2010

• #21

I put mine in a double boiler on the stove and heat it indirectly after it has all melted I put it in the freezer than whip it. But if you want you can melt it than put it in the fridge till its cold.