6/11/2023 0 Comments Ilike rosehip whip moisturizer![]() You can see having a small jar of plain whipped shea butter ready to use as an essential oil base can be very beneficial and time-saving. I applied to my chest and neck for an instant beauty fix. Wanting my skin to stay youthful looking, I got a dab of whipped shea butter in my palm, added in a drop of helichrysum essential oil to it, and rubbed together in my hands. He was feeling better within 15 minutes.Īnother example is recently when I was getting ready for bed, I notice the skin on my neck looked dehydrated. I grabbed my jar of plain whipped shea butter and my cardamom oil, took out a quarter size amount of shea butter, added 1 drop of cardamom oil to it, mixed them together in my hands, and rubbed onto his belly. He wanted me to apply them fast so he could feel better. So, I instantly thought about cardamom essential oil because it is great for tummy troubles and safe for kids (ages 6 and over) but I didn't have any prediluted and ready for him. My son came to me the other day and said his tummy was hurting, like gas pains and cramping. Here is an example of how I used my whipped shea butter with essential oils: I like to have my shea butter whipped up and ready in a glass jar so I can just grab a dab and add my desired essential oils. Why? Shea butter offers many excellent benefits for the skin, read our blog post on Shea Butter to learn more. One of my favorites to use is whipped shea butter. So what can be used as an essential oil base? Many things like carrier oils, body butters, aloe vera, creams, and lotions. ![]() I receive the benefits of the ingredients in the base too!.It saves me money because I use less essential oil.It makes applying essential oils easier.I can cover more area with my essential oils.I personally like to dilute before using essential oils on my skin because: When applying essential oils topically, it is best to dilute them before applying to skin. I also like to have a jar of whipped shea butter available so I can use it as an essential oil base. ![]() ![]() Just add in essential oils of choice for custom creams and balms. Whipped shea butter also makes a great base for homemade creams and balms. Looking for all-natural baby products? Whipped shea butter makes a great butt balm for babies and with only two ingredients (shea butter and jojoba oil) it is gentle enough for delicate baby skin. We have a blog post on 10 shea butter uses for natural beauty, see all the things it can do for you! Also great for giving out samples or for making DIY eye cream or bug bite cream. This small size is great for traveling or when on the go. For this batch I used 1 oz glass jars so the neck is too small to scoop the shea butter into it, I filled up four 1 oz containers. Step 7: Fill your desired glass containers. This step is similar to piping cake frosting if you have even done that before. If using the baggie method for filling containers, get all shea butter into one corner of the bag, then snip the corner of the baggie off to create a hole to squeeze out shea butter. Step 6: Scoop whipped shea butter directly into storage container using a spatula if the neck opening is large enough or into a small plastic baggie to fill up containers if not. Your shea butter should be whipped smooth without lumps, looks kind of like cake frosting consistency. If using as an essential oil base, then leave oils out. Mix for an additional 1 minute to blend in additional ingredients. For example, if I was making a batch of pregnancy belly balm I would add in 12 drops of Lavender, 8 drops of Frankincense, 4 drops of Geranium, and 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil. Step 5: You can add in essential oils in this step if you desire your entire batch of whipped shea butter to include them. Step 4: Using a mixer, whip for about 5 minutes, you can pause a few seconds during whipping shea butter to rest your arm if needed. ![]() Step Three: Use a fork or spoon to break up shea butter even more. Step 2: Add 2 teaspoons of jojoba oil to the bowl. Use a fork to assist with getting out of container if to hard or cut up with a knife if shea butter is in brick form. Best if shea butter has been at room temperature. Step 1: Add 1/2 cup of shea butter to a glass bowl large enough to use the mixer. Learn how to make whipped shea butter without heating (leave your double boiler in the cupboard!). Shea Butter Guide with DIY Essential Oil Recipes by Loving Essential Oils, Owner and Certified Aromatherapist: ![]()
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