Our Social Media and Community Manager Evelyn likes to keep things s-i-m-p-l-e. So when she told us she was going to try her hand at a DIY whipped shea butter we knew it was going to be an easy-to-follow recipe that even the most novice of Curly Mixologists could do at home. With a few drops of your favorite essential oils and a little bit of shea butter you can whip up a super creamy mix that’s  great for sealing moisture into your skin or hair! Curious about the benefits of shea butter? Check out this conversation about shea butter as a moisturizer. 

What You’ll Need

Directions

  1. Combine the shea butter and jojoba oil in a bowl
  2. Boil a pot of water and place your bowl inside the pot to create a double boiler, stir until soft
  3. Add less than 10 drops each of spearmint and lemongrass essential oils
  4. Whip the mixture with a handheld mixer 
  5. Create a piping bag by placing a ziploc bag inside a large cup
  6. Scoop the whipped mixture into a ziploc bag
  7. Cut a hole in one of the corners of the ziploc and squeeze the mixture into a container

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