Guest guest Posted March 13, 2002 Report Share Posted March 13, 2002 >So.........hmmmmmmm???? Wonder what is up with yours. >Cate Hi Cate - Thanks for responding - I don't know what's wrong with mine. . . . Can shea butter go bad, I wonder? I'm afraid if I call the place I got it they'll say " That's the way it's supposed to smell " . It was $6.00/lb. - but 10 and get the 10th lb. free. . . . . Pretty inexpensive, but I can't stand the way it smells...... Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2002 Report Share Posted March 13, 2002 I order my shea butter form www.glorybee.com. It has virtually no odor but it did not say on the container if it was unrefined or not. The site will tell you I am sure. I think they also have a great price on this. Sherry Shea Butter > Can someone please help me understand the differences > in shea butters \ > > I ordered some from one company and it had a little " odor " - > I ordered from another company, what they call their Ultra > Natural - and oh my, does this stuff SMELL!! The gal at > the company tried to tell me, I think, that this is the unrefined. > Is this the way this stuff works? Unrefined means P.U. (stinky)?? > > I made a soap today that was 25% shea butter and it stunk > the place up so bad I had to open the door! Do I want refined > shea butter from now on? > > TIA - > Judy > > Visit our NEW website! > http://www.sunrisesoap.com > Appealing to All Your Senses > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2002 Report Share Posted March 13, 2002 After reading your second email I went to glorybee.com and they are now wanting $9.75 lb. I will look for a new supplier but I have had no problems with their product. I wonder too if you may have gotten some old stock or it was mis stored or something. I do think you mentioned earlier that you used 25% or so of the shea butter in your recipe. My records show to use no more then 20% and best when superfatted at 2-5% since it is high in unsaponifiables. Don't know if this helps but I think I would first question the quality of what you purchased. Sherry D Re: Shea Butter > > >So.........hmmmmmmm???? Wonder what is up with yours. > >Cate > Hi Cate - > Thanks for responding - I don't know what's wrong with mine. . . . > Can shea butter go bad, I wonder? I'm afraid if I call the place I > got it they'll say " That's the way it's supposed to smell " . > It was $6.00/lb. - but 10 and get the 10th lb. free. . . . . > Pretty inexpensive, but I can't stand the way it smells...... > > Judy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 Hi, I am new here, and haven't introduced myself yet. I am just starting out in a small home business, making soaps and ointments, also mists. I enjoy this site, and find some good tips! As for the Shea Butter, which I use alot of. I tried several different brands, grades, etc, I too, have used the rule of getting it to 160 degrees, for 45 minutes. I have used the MOST expensive, and tried several different methods. The BEST way? Try using the ultra refined. It is great stuff! No grits, very low odor, and it actually does absorb into the skin. Just my opinion. Ronniesdazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2002 Report Share Posted September 14, 2002 where can you but shea butter? Or is it a recipe someone can give to me!!!! TY_Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/doc http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/doc0 http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 Have you tired the buying group? http://www.the-buying-group.com/ Kim C > I'm looking for a shea butter that's unrefined and smells really > good. > I used to get some that smelled really creamy & nutty, then suppliers > changed and now all I can find is the kind that has the karite tree > extract added to it and the smell is, well the best way I can > describe it is acrid. > I checked the archives and was excited when I read about Kae's shea > and knew that had to be the one I was looking for. I called her & > she sent a sample out to me right away (great customer service, Kae!) > but unfortunately, it's got the same extract smell to it (she said > she doesn't have the other kind anymore) > > Anyone have any ideas? > > TIA, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 What country are you writing from? Lucinda Shea Butter Does anyone here make shea butter? I usually purchase homemade shea butter but I would prefer to make my own. Where would I be able to find the bar (shea butter) and nice oils that I can put in it to give a nice smell, and canisters(containers) to put the shea butter in. Chamomile Flowers whole on sale this week! Patchouli and Peppermint Essential oil on sale!Great Weekly Specials At Glenbrook Farms! http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html To unsub send an e-mail to : -unsubscribe Enjoy daily tips on herbal remedies, nutrition,exercise, concentration boosters, stress relievers, aroma therapy, spiritual food , folk medicine, and tips on creating more JOY in your life. send a blank e-mail to subscribe : subscribevhtips@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 How do you plan to " make " shea butter. Shea butter is the product of the Karit nut tree native to West Africa. It must be harvested from the nut, cleaned and then is either refined or left unrefined. Anne http://www.annelees.com/oils/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 I am writing from the United States of America. > What country are you writing from? > Lucinda > > Shea Butter > > > Does anyone here make shea butter? I usually purchase homemade shea > butter but I would prefer to make my own. Where would I be able to > find the bar (shea butter) and nice oils that I can put in it to give > a nice smell, and canisters(containers) to put the shea butter in. > > > > > Chamomile Flowers whole on sale this week! Patchouli and Peppermint > Essential oil on sale!Great Weekly Specials At Glenbrook Farms! > http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html > To unsub send an e-mail to : > -unsubscribe > > Enjoy daily tips on herbal remedies, nutrition,exercise, concentration > boosters, stress relievers, aroma therapy, spiritual food , folk medicine, > and tips on creating more JOY in your life. send a blank e-mail to subscribe > : > subscribevhtips@g... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 I did not mean " make " shea butter in the literal sense as in harvesting the nut, etc...I meant getting the shea butter bar and melting it, mixing fragrances in it, so that I can " make " it with my own hands instead of purchasing someone else's. Tathinina > How do you plan to " make " shea butter. Shea butter is the product of the > Karit nut tree native to West Africa. It must be harvested from the nut, > cleaned and then is either refined or left unrefined. > > Anne > http://www.annelees.com/oils/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Can't attest for Columbus Foods unrefined sheat but I bought some unrefined shea butter from Bramble Berry and I just used it last night to make some lip balm. It was a greyish color...kinda clay looking. When I heated it up and it turned brownish and the smell was like burning oil...But when the balm cooled it left such a soft smooth feeling on my lips....Next I am gonna try it in soap... [unable to display image] <A HREF= " www.nyahbeauty.com " >Handcrafted Soaps and Toiletries</A> 877-822-0143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 This is a very interesting article. I love shea butter. I hope the improvements in production can help these countries become more self sufficient and the price can go down a bit. Lizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 I also have 10 lbs of the unrefined shea from Columbus and I haven't broken into it yet to use. I did put a little on and it is very nice indeed. I have used unrefined shea from Brambleberry and I will not buy it from them again. I realize that it's a natural product and all, but it had hair, fuzz and little tiny rocks in it. Probably a bad batch, but still! Oregon Trails also has very nice unrefined shea. I have been using it in a soap with unrefined hempseed and that formula is just *divine*. I did a couple batches ungelled and a couple OHP and I can't decide which is better. I'm using EOs with these so I switched to the OHP so they lye won't eat up so much of the EO - but the EO bars look better, very pale and creamy. <sigh> Not sure what I'm going to do with those. Namaste, Kalisiak sville Emporium ~ From Head to Toe, Body and Soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 : Thanks for the tip. I got about 9 lbs of refined shea from Columbus foods and it is a bit gritty. I was told by the person who organized the co-op to melt it at about 150 degrees and hold it there for 15 minutes and the grit would disappear. I've expected sooner or later considering the production methods that shea would arrive with foreign matter. Best of luck. Melt and skim is probably your best bet, or melt and decant kind of like coffee with grounds or wine with sediment. Bob > I also have 10 lbs of the unrefined shea from Columbus and I haven't > broken into it yet to use. I did put a little on and it is very nice > indeed. > > I have used unrefined shea from Brambleberry and I will not buy it > from them again. I realize that it's a natural product and all, but > it had hair, fuzz and little tiny rocks in it. Probably a bad batch, > but still! > > Oregon Trails also has very nice unrefined shea. > > I have been using it in a soap with unrefined hempseed and that > formula is just *divine*. I did a couple batches ungelled and a > couple OHP and I can't decide which is better. I'm using EOs with > these so I switched to the OHP so they lye won't eat up so much of > the EO - but the EO bars look better, very pale and creamy. <sigh> > Not sure what I'm going to do with those. > > Namaste, > Kalisiak > sville Emporium ~ From Head to Toe, Body and Soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 You could do this.. I have done it to clean debrix out of beeswax is to like put chunks of the Shea butter in a clean stocking, tie it off and put it in whatever you are melting it in. Let the tied end drap over the pot so you can pick it up. When its melted, all you do is left out the stocking and any foreign matter should still be in the stocking. Unless of course its very tiny foreign matter. I have even melted this in the oven and no the stocking did not melt. Just dont melt it too hot which you are not suppose to do anyway. Shaye Re: Shea Butter : Thanks for the tip. I got about 9 lbs of refined shea from Columbus foods and it is a bit gritty. I was told by the person who organized the co-op to melt it at about 150 degrees and hold it there for 15 minutes and the grit would disappear. I've expected sooner or later considering the production methods that shea would arrive with foreign matter. Best of luck. Melt and skim is probably your best bet, or melt and decant kind of like coffee with grounds or wine with sediment. Bob > I also have 10 lbs of the unrefined shea from Columbus and I haven't > broken into it yet to use. I did put a little on and it is very nice > indeed. > > I have used unrefined shea from Brambleberry and I will not buy it > from them again. I realize that it's a natural product and all, but > it had hair, fuzz and little tiny rocks in it. Probably a bad batch, > but still! > > Oregon Trails also has very nice unrefined shea. > > I have been using it in a soap with unrefined hempseed and that > formula is just *divine*. I did a couple batches ungelled and a > couple OHP and I can't decide which is better. I'm using EOs with > these so I switched to the OHP so they lye won't eat up so much of > the EO - but the EO bars look better, very pale and creamy. <sigh> > Not sure what I'm going to do with those. > > Namaste, > Kalisiak > sville Emporium ~ From Head to Toe, Body and Soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Shaye, just wanted to say thanks for this great tip! I would have never thought of that. :^) Namaste, Kalisiak sville Emporium ~ From Head to Toe, Body and soul > You could do this.. I have done it to clean debrix out of beeswax is to like > put chunks of the Shea butter in a clean stocking, tie it off and put it in > whatever you are melting it in. Let the tied end drap over the pot so you > can pick it up. When its melted, all you do is left out the stocking and > any foreign matter should still be in the stocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Heat and hold your shea butter at like 170 degrees for 20 minutes. Shana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Hi Kim, Your mixture is too hot when you are adding the shea butter - it needs to be added when its barely melted - maybe try to melt and add it separately when the rest of the ingredients are cooler. I would not cool it in the fridge - shea butter can be touchy when its subjected to temperature fluctuations. Well, Naturally http://www.wellnaturally.com http://www.wellnaturally.ca At 12:55 PM 9/19/2003 +0000, you wrote: >Hi all! I am sure this question has come up before, but I am new to >making bath products, so please forgive me. I had been told by my >supplier of shea to melt all my ingredients then add the shea at the >end; pour into containers and cool quickly (like the fridge). I have >done this, but everytime I make a product with shea, it turns out >slightly grainy. I was hoping to avoid this. Any suggestions on how >I can avoid this problem? Thanks in advance for all of your help! > >Kim > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Kim, I've used refined shea in the past that did that. What I did was heat the shea first to 170 degrees F and then move on from there. I am in the process of switching to unrefined shea, so I may not melt the shea at all, just mix into it to see how the feel is from there--the unrefined on its own is beautiful and I love the feel, I don't want to lose that in the end product. HTH, Serra kaegger wrote: > Hi all! I am sure this question has come up before, but I am new to > making bath products, so please forgive me. I had been told by my > supplier of shea to melt all my ingredients then add the shea at the > end; pour into containers and cool quickly (like the fridge). I have > done this, but everytime I make a product with shea, it turns out > slightly grainy. I was hoping to avoid this. Any suggestions on how > I can avoid this problem? Thanks in advance for all of your help! > > Kim > > -- Come see us at http://www.angelicprovidence.com Bath Body and Home Scents Website grand opening coming soon, specials running now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Just the shea.....the information comes from a supplier. Shana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Thank you very much for your insight. Being a " newbie " there are so many sight out there each having there own technique and it is hard to know what is best sometimes. Glad I posted a note. Thanks again. Kim <maryr@...> wrote: Hi Kim, Your mixture is too hot when you are adding the shea butter - it needs to be added when its barely melted - maybe try to melt and add it separately when the rest of the ingredients are cooler. I would not cool it in the fridge - shea butter can be touchy when its subjected to temperature fluctuations. Well, Naturally http://www.wellnaturally.com http://www.wellnaturally.ca At 12:55 PM 9/19/2003 +0000, you wrote: >Hi all! I am sure this question has come up before, but I am new to >making bath products, so please forgive me. I had been told by my >supplier of shea to melt all my ingredients then add the shea at the >end; pour into containers and cool quickly (like the fridge). I have >done this, but everytime I make a product with shea, it turns out >slightly grainy. I was hoping to avoid this. Any suggestions on how >I can avoid this problem? Thanks in advance for all of your help! > >Kim > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Shana Is this shea by itself or all ingredients that you hold at 170 for 20 minutes? Thanks in advance! Kim dunkissinfrogs@... wrote: Heat and hold your shea butter at like 170 degrees for 20 minutes. Shana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Serra Do you let your product cool at room temperature? I really like this refined shea I am using. Directly onto the skin it is so nice and smooth, but when I make products, I some how manage to get it all grainy. Hopefully everyones advice will get me on the right track. Thanks again! Kim Serra <serraangel@...> wrote: Kim, I've used refined shea in the past that did that. What I did was heat the shea first to 170 degrees F and then move on from there. I am in the process of switching to unrefined shea, so I may not melt the shea at all, just mix into it to see how the feel is from there--the unrefined on its own is beautiful and I love the feel, I don't want to lose that in the end product. HTH, Serra kaegger wrote: > Hi all! I am sure this question has come up before, but I am new to > making bath products, so please forgive me. I had been told by my > supplier of shea to melt all my ingredients then add the shea at the > end; pour into containers and cool quickly (like the fridge). I have > done this, but everytime I make a product with shea, it turns out > slightly grainy. I was hoping to avoid this. Any suggestions on how > I can avoid this problem? Thanks in advance for all of your help! > > Kim > > -- Come see us at http://www.angelicprovidence.com Bath Body and Home Scents Website grand opening coming soon, specials running now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Kim- Shea is a really soft butter, we don't melt it AT ALL when using it in products, and wait until the other, melted ingredients have cooled before blending them with the shea. HTH- Lynda kaegger wrote: > I have > done this, but everytime I make a product with shea, it turns out > slightly grainy. > Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Kim, For the refined shea products I either let them to go room temp, or for the whipped shea I chilled for a few minutes, then whipped with a hand mixer, then chilled, until I got the consistency I wanted, then kept the finished goodie at room temp. Again, I'm switching to unrefined shea, so it could be a whole 'nother ball game, but that's what I've done when working with refined shea. HTH, Serra Egger wrote: > Serra > Do you let your product cool at room temperature? I really like this refined shea I am using. Directly onto the skin it is so nice and smooth, but when I make products, I some how manage to get it all grainy. Hopefully everyones advice will get me on the right track. Thanks again! > Kim > > Serra <serraangel@...> wrote: > Kim, > I've used refined shea in the past that did that. What I did was heat the > shea first to 170 degrees F and then move on from there. > I am in the process of switching to unrefined shea, so I may not melt the > shea at all, just mix into it to see how the feel is from there--the > unrefined on its own is beautiful and I love the feel, I don't want to lose > that in the end product. > HTH, > Serra > > -- Come see us at http://www.angelicprovidence.com Bath Body and Home Scents Website grand opening coming soon, specials running now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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