How do you soften shea butter?!?!!?!

[myxdchiick]

I recently got shea butter in a container and it is in chunks. Is there any way I can soften into a useable form without adding essential oils (because I don't have any)? I mean like using a hand mixer? I do have coconut oil and extra light olive oil. But I don't think I want to add anything to my beloved shea. Just use it by itself..... TIA

 

[FunJoy!]

I usually take a little scoop out and rub it between my palms...it gets soooo soft and warm. I have the unrefined natural version.

 

[Angelicus]

I didn't add anything to mine. I whipped it up with a spoon really fast and it got soft. HTH.

 

[LostInAdream]

You can put the container in hot water and stir to soften it HTH

 

[Mwenye_Heri]

I zap mine in the microwave for 10 seconds, but that is for a hot oil treatment.

 

[RedVelvet310]

Do you have an electric hand whiper or a Magic Bullet http://www.myopamerica.com/images/products/magic-bullet-blender-lrg.jpg. If you don't mind the cleaning up after you can whip the shea butter and turn it into an easily distributable mousse-y texture

 

[spelmanlocks]

I put mines in the microwave for a few minutes.

 

[ebonylocs]

Whip it with a hand held mixer.

Or

put it in a heat proof container, then put that it a pot or bowl of hot water. If you want to whip it after that, it will be easier.

 

[mj11051]

I soften mine by put in a double boiler, because to me the microwave can cause it to be grainy.HTH

 

[SmilingElephant]

Can i whip it without putting it in the microwave...and add my EVOO?

 

[ebonylocs]

Can i whip it without putting it in the microwave...and add my EVOO?

You surely can.

I recently made a hemp oil, coconut oil, shea butter, glycerine and water mix. Didn't have even a hand held blender, so I whipped and whipped my mixture with a wooden spoon (like I was mixing butter and sugar for a cake in the olden days), until it became creamy.

Crumbling it into small pieces beforehand helps. Also, it should help to add the oil before you whip.

 

[myxdchiick]

i've melted mine, but it get hard right back up again when it gets cool.

 

[claudia05]

Whip it with a hand held mixer.

Or

put it in a heat proof container, then put that it a pot or bowl of hot water. If you want to whip it after that, it will be easier.

Someone posted this on yt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9DY5zvIlpQ&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akxT0gJ67oo&feature=channel_page

 

[Phoenix14]

I didn't add anything to mine. I whipped it up with a spoon really fast and it got soft. HTH.

This is exactly how I did mine. I also added some coconut oil and lavender as well.

 

[myxdchiick]

This is exactly how I did mine. I also added some coconut oil and lavender as well.

lavender EO? I've been reading alot about EO's how much do they run for?
I was thinking about getting some but idk what to get....i wanna get something that smells good but not attract bugs that sting!

 

[myxdchiick]

BUMP
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[gabulldawg]

I usually just take some out and put it between my palms and rub them together for about 20 seconds. It gets nice and hot and I rub it wherever I need it. I just take out the amount I need each time. I haven't tried to soften the whole container at once.

 

[Kneechay]

put it in the microwave for like 15 secs and then use a spoon or a whipper and soften it. Leave it at room temperature to remain soft and malleable

 

[Fine 4s]

Melt it, let it solidify and then whip the heck out of it with my immersion blender.

 

[Naturel]

You can blend it in blender adding coconut oil until it's creamy. You get a very nice smooth butter

 

[IntoMyhair]

I put mine in a double boiler on the stove and heat it indirectly after it has all melted I put it in the freezer than whip it. But if you want you can melt it than put it in the fridge till its cold.