Natural Whipped Shea Butter Recipe for Body and Hair

Having an all-in-one whipped shea butter recipe on hand is one of the best ways to make sure you never neglect to moisturize your skin and hair. Plus, if you have been looking for a way to eliminate a bunch of skin and hair care products that are not as natural as you would like then this is the perfect all natural DIY recipe for you to try.

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This post is about a whipped shea butter recipe for the hair and body.

Whipped shea butter is one of the easiest natural skin and hair care products you can make at home. And, with the right combination of shea butter and carrier oils your body and hair will feel luxuriously soft in no time.

Using raw pure shea butter in my hair and skincare routine has been one of the best decisions I have made and it shows. So, there is absolutely no need for me to keep this homemade shea butter recipe all to myself when I can share it with you.

Making this all-in-one body and hair butter recipe is a great weekend DIY project. It can be made in under two hours.

And, because whipped shea butter doubles in size when you whip it, you will be happy to know that you will have enough body butter and hair butter to last you for several months.

HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER

Wondering if this body butter and hair butter is as easy to make as it sounds? I’m here to tell you that it is. The whipped body butter ingredients include 1 cup Shea Butter, 1/4 cup Babassu Oil, 1/4 cup Argan Oil, 1 tbsp Pumpkin Seed Oil, and 1/4 tsp Vitamin E.

Once you have all of the ingredients measured, melt them down, whip them up, and voila you have your own all-in-one concoction of DIY whipped shea butter. That sounds easy enough right but I’m going to walk you through this process step by step.

WHAT IS WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER

WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER

Whipped shea butter is exactly what it sounds like, shea butter that has been transformed from its naturally firm texture into a nice soft whipped consistency.

If you’re like me and you like to get fancy with your DIY creations, you can combine shea butter with many different ingredients to make body butter and hair butter. Here is a Vanilla Latte Body Butter that is pretty fancy but still easy to make if you are feeling adventurous.

Now if you are new to making body butter, and hair butter and want to learn more about shea butter and a ton of other butters, ingredients, and how to use and customize them, I recommend that you read The Ultimate Guide To Body Butters For Beginners.

RAW SHEA BUTTER vs HOMEMADE WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER

The main difference between raw shea butter and whipped shea butter is texture. Raw shea butter is pure butter with all of its nutrients intact. It can be firm to harder in texture but you can easily warm it up between the palms of your hand to get it to melt, which is a plus.

Whipped shea butter is light, fluffy, and airy and it glides onto the skin and hair without much effort, which is nice. Deciding which one to use boils down to personal preference and customization.

HOW TO MELT SHEA BUTTER

The best way to melt shea butter is by using the double boiler method. You can either use an actual Double Boiler like this one or you can create the same effect by using two pots that fit inside of one another.

Fill the bottom pot a little less than half full. Then place the butter in the top pot and place the pot on top of the bottom pot. Place the double boiler over low heat until the butter is melted.

You can also use a Thermometer like this one to make sure you don’t overheat the mixture. It’s best to avoid going over 174 degrees.

SHEA BODY BUTTER & HAIR BUTTER INGREDIENTS

SHEA BUTTER

Shea butter is a natural plants based butter that comes from the shea nut tree. It’s so easy to work with when making DIY skin and haircare. I like to use shea butter in lotion bars, body butters, sugar scrubs, and even soap. It comes in both unrefined and refined versions.

It’s easy to melt over low heat but be sure not to overheat it. I highly recommend reading The Ultimate Guide Body Butter for Beginners to learn all about how to work with shea butter as well as how to troubleshoot problems that can occur when working with this magnificent butter.

BABASSU OIL

Babassu oil is heavenly. It’s nice and creamy and not overly greasy. It can be used in place of coconut oil. In warmer temperatures, babassu oil can liquify and in colder temperatures, it will solidify.

Babassu oil works great in Luxurious Body Lotion, Beeswax Lotion Bars, and Moisturizing Bath Bombs.

ARGAN OIL

Argan oil is a luxurious, silky to the touch, and very moisturizing oil. You can apply it to both the hair and skin without it feeling greasy.

It’s filled with fatty acids such as omega 6, omega 9, and vitamin E to help moisturize and nourish both the skin and hair. If you haven’t tried Argan Oil do yourself a favor and give it a try.

PUMPKIN SEED OIL

Another oil used in this DIY recipe is Pumpkin Seed Oil. Like argan oil, it is rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. It has a nice silky feel and glides onto the skin and hair nicely. It gives both the hair and skin a nice shine.

VITAMIN E

This whipped shea butter recipe only contains butter and oil. There are no preservatives, mainly because you don’t need to add a preservative if there is no water in the mixture.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, has healing and rejuvenating properties and it can help the butter and oils last longer. It’s used in a ton of my DIY skincare creations.

WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER INGREDIENTS

HOW TO WHIP SHEA BUTTER

Whipping up shea butter is really easy. You can use a Hand Held Mixer like this one here. If you are making a larger batch then it’s much easier to use a Stand Mixer like this one here.

Once your ingredients have solidified a bit in the freezer. Whip the butter with your hand mixer or your stand mixer for about 10 minutes until it is nice and fluffy. Mix on low to medium speed.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER

WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Gather all of your utensils, mixing bowls, measuring cups or spoons, and ingredients.

2. Measure out the shea butter, babassu oil, argan oil, pumpkin seed oil an vitamin E.

3. Place the shea butter, babassu oil, and argan oil in a heat-safe bowl or the top part of your double boiler.

4. Using a double boiler, prepare a water bath by placing water in the bottom half of the double boiler and the top part of the boiler that has the ingredients over low heat.

5. Once all the ingredients have melted remove the double boiler from the heat source.

6. Place your mixture in the freezer to let it rapidly cool down and become firm then remove it from the freezer.

7. Using a handheld mixer, whip the mixture for a few minutes until it becomes creamy, and add in the pumpkin seed oil and vitamin E.

8. Continue to whip the shea butter until it becomes fluffy and nearly double in size.

9. Transfer the shea butter to a storage jar.

HOW TO USE WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER

To use this whipped shea butter as body butter, scoop out a quarter-size amount with your fingers and apply it to your skin. Rub it in until it is absorbed.

You can use this whipped shea butter as a hair butter. Just scoop out a nickel-sized amount with your fingertips rub the mixture between your palms to warm it up and apply it to your hair strands.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can I use shea butter on my face? Shea butter can be used on the face. Shea butter is non-comedogenic and it is not known to clog pores. However, keep in mind that it’s important to know your skin type. What works for one person might not work for everyone.

2. Does whipped shea butter need to be refrigerated? Normally, whipped shea butter does not need to be refrigerated. However, during the summer months, shea butter can melt if the ambient temperature reaches above 89 degrees.

3. How long can you keep whipped shea butter? Whipped shea butter can last up to a year or longer. But keep in mind that any other ingredient used in the product can expire sooner.

Natural Whipped Shea Butter Recipe for Body and Hair

An easy all in one whipped shea butter recipe for both the body and hair.

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Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Digital Scale
• Measuring Cups
• Hand Held Mixer
• Spatulas
• Storage Container

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Shea Butter
• 1/4 cup Babassu Oil
• 1/4 cup Argan Oil
• 1 tbsp Pumpkin Seed Oil
• 1/4 tsp Vitamin E

Instructions

 

• Gather all of your utensils, mixing bowls, measuring cups or spoons, and ingredients.
• Measure out the shea butter, babassu oil, argan oil, pumpkin seed oil an vitamin E
• Place the shea butter, babassu oil, and argan oil in a heat safe bowl or the top part of your double boiler.
• Using a double boiler, prepare a water bath by placing water in the bottom half of the double boiler and the top part of the boiler that has the ingredients over low heat.
• Once all the ingredients have melted remove the double boiler from the heat source.
• Place your mixture in the freezer to let it rapidly cool down and become firm then remove it from the freezer.
• Using a handheld mixer, whip the mixture for a few minutes until it becomes creamy, and add in the pumpkin seed oil and vitamin E.
• Continue to whip the shea butter until it becomes fluffy and nearly double in size.
• Transfer the shea butter to a storage jar.

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