Homemade Shea Butter Mix

Kandy 7 comments

Homemade Shea Butter Mix

I recently shared this picture of N on Facebook making her own Shea Butter Mix. 

I posted a year ago on here, how to make a basic Shea Butter Mix.

http://kandylandkurls.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-made-my-own-hair-shea-butter-mix.html

I have never stopped using shea butter since then. 

I pretty much use it daily, or every other day. 

Whenever I moisturize N's hair, I make sure to use a product to seal the moisturizer in, and this is the main product I use. 

Now since our original post, I continued to do research on different ingredients that help kinky/curly hair. I chose these ingredients based upon the needs of N's hair. I found several really good ingredients, that target her needs, and have added them to our mix. Below is the list of all of the ingredients and main benefits of each one. Along with the steps on how to cook up your own batch. 

Ingredients:

Shea Butter 

Coconut Oil 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil  

 Castor Oil 

Peppermint Oil 

Aloe Vera Juice

Jojoba Oil 

Argan Oil 

Mango Oil

Vitamin E Oil 

There are tons of different oils, make sure to do your own research on them, and don't be afraid to throw in different things. 

Benefits:

-There are tons of benefits for each below. But I'm listing the main reason why I chose this ingredient.

Shea Butter: Rich in Vitamin A & E which helps to prevent dandruff.

Coconut Oil: Helps retain moisture.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Improves strength & elasticity.

Castor Oil: Helps with balding or thinning hair. 

Peppermint Oil: Stimulates blood flow to hair follicles thus aiding in growth.

Aloe Vera Juice: Makes hair soft & prevents frizz.

Jojoba Oil:  Known to keep hair moisturized.

Argan Oil: The fatty acids help strengthen brittle hair. 

Mango Oil: Shields against UV rays.

Vitamin E Oil: Preservative.

Instructions: 

(measurements for 8oz jar)

Shea Butter (1/2 lb)

Coconut Oil (1/2 cup)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tablespoon)

 Castor Oil (1 Tablespoon)

Peppermint Oil (4-5 drops)

Aloe Vera Juice (2 tablespoons)

Jojoba Oil (1/2 teaspoon)

Argan Oil (6-7 drops)

Mango Oil (8 drops)

Vitamin E Oil (1/4 teaspoon)

1.) Melt the Shea Butter on the stove. Melt on low heat, and remove once fully melted.

2.) If you have a jar of coconut oil, leave it closed. Place it into the sink with hot water. Let it sit until it melted. (Melting it like this is better than the microwave, which kills some of the good nutrients.)

3.) Add the melted coconut oil, to the melted shea butter. Then mix until blended. 

4.) Next, add all the other ingredients. 

5.) Pour the mix into a empty jar/container, and place into the freezer for 10 minutes.

6.) Remove from the freezer, stir, and place mix into the refrigerator. 

7.) Let it sit for several hours, until solid. It may be hard. So

when you are ready to use it, let it sit out for a bit at room temp. 

8.) Once you scoop some into your hands, rub them together and it should melt instantly due to your body's temperature. Then apply to hair & scalp.  

Note: Shea Butter (without adding these ingredients, has a shelf life is approx 2 months.) So make sure to either refrigerate your products, or use them within the time frame.  

To make a creamier batch of Shea Butter. (alternative)

Complete step number #5, but leave it in the freezer for 20 mins. 

 Use a hand mixer, or spoon, and mix/whip until it becomes creamy.

 Let it sit overnight.
Enjoy!

I Made My Own Hair Shea Butter Mix

Kandy 20 comments

I Made My Own Hair Shea Butter Mix

I checked a few forums and the women talked about how they make their own conditoners, deep conditoners, and even a Shea Butter mix. I purchased the ingredients and made my own Shea Butter mix.

Benefits of using Shea Butter:

-Shea Butter provides moisture to dry and damaged hair, leaving it healthy and shiny.
Because it's rich in vitamin A and E.  

-Shea Butter soothes dryness, repairs breakage, and mends split ends.

-Shea Butter absorbs quickly and completely into the scalp without clogging pores, leaving a greasy residue, or causing a buildup of oil or dandruff.

-Shea Butter helps heal a variety of scalp problems, including dry scalp, psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

Benefits of using Coconut Oil:

-Coconut Oil adds shine and softness to hair follicles and prevents hair breakage and dryness. 

-Coconut Oil can nourish each hair strand by penetrating deep into the hair shaft. 

-Coconut oil is specially ideal for dry hair, which is more prone to hair breakage and damage. 

-Coconut Oil helps to prevent hair breakage, split ends, thinning, excessive hair fall, dandruff, etc.

Benefits of using Vitamin E Oil:

-Vitamin E oil helps improve circulation to the scalp which will promote hair growth.

-Vitamin E Oil can also be used as a preservative when mixing with other products.

This mix is great as a sealant after you apply a moisturizer. But I must warn: This is can be heavy on the hair especially if your hair is fine. N's hair soaks it right up, and it leaves a nice shine. I only use a little bit and I rub it on my palms and it melts in my hands. I don't use it daily but every other day.

I purchased the ingredients on Amazon.com, and I realized that it is cheaper to make your own, rather than paying for it, plus shipping and handling from a company. You will actually find that alot of the ingredients are found in many Organic hair products.

Ingredients:

Raw Unrefined Shea Butter

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Vitamin E Oil

This mix has been a wonderful product that I add to N and my hair routine. I have been using this for a few months now, and I noticed some growth on N, I even made tubs of it for my Mom and Sisters and they have noticed a improvement in their hair as well. As you all may know, I was a former Hair Grease-Addict lol. This is my replacement and it's much healthier than grease. It doesn't contain all of that junk found on the back of hair grease, that you cannot pronounce. Everything is basic and can be used for your entire body, not just hair.

Directions:
1.) Melt the Shea Butter on the stove. Use low heat and remove once fully melted.
2. Pour the mix into a empty jar and place into the freezer for 10 minutes.
3.) Remove from the freezer and add the Coconut Oil, and Vitamin E Oil to the jar.
4.) Use a hand mixer, or spoon, and mix until it becomes creamy.
5.) Let it sit overnight and whenever you are ready to use, just scoop some in your hands and it should instantly melt in your hands (due to our body temp.)

* Do you make your own hair products?