IDareT'sHair
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I might pick up some Ms. Cleo's.
ETA: Just checked out on x1 lb Raw, Organic SB
ETA: Just checked out on x1 lb Raw, Organic SB
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Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018
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beauti
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Thanks boo @ElevatedEnergy 
I think you used BTMS for your all-in-one conditioner? If so, can I use beeswax instead?
Also I did see your conditioner bar recipe and will try it.
I think you used BTMS for your all-in-one conditioner? If so, can I use beeswax instead? Also I did see your conditioner bar recipe and will try it.
beauti
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@Jade Feria thank you for sharing your recipes! They look delicious 
NicWhite
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I might pick up some Ms. Cleo's.
ETA: Just checked out on x1 lb Raw, Organic SB
Welcome to the dark side, Sis, welcome to the dark side.
caribeandiva
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Long live the Queen!!
Jade Feria
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Thank you ladies!@Jade Feria thank you for sharing your recipes! They look delicious
I used my Shealoe body butter after showering last night. It had my skin twankle and glistenin like those two African Shea Baes. Today my skin is still soft and juicy
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guyaneseyankee
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Thank you @Aggie They just got me for $100 but I'm looking forward to all my purchases.Ladies let me share another 20% coupon with you from CleoPatrasChoice for Valentine's Day:
ENJOY!!!
Alma Petra
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Alma Petra
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Your sheabiscus DC is so
Did you need to use any conservative in it? I noticed that hibiscus is very easy for these fungi to grow on. I don't know why.
Alma Petra
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Thanks dear
ElevatedEnergy
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Dear Shea Lovers,
Only us selected few will be able to appreciate the beauty of these pictures....or the sheer Shea craziness
The texture is soft to the touch and spreads easily. Ms Cleo's ivory Shea butter is oh so yummy.
Slicing, weighing and separating in 6 ounce measurements, as that's the amount I use in my mixes now. I ran out of ziplock bags so had to wrap in Saran wrap.
Boxed up to store. I was a little sad to box my Queen Shea back up.
I have never smoked cigarettes but mannnnnn if I did, I woulda lit up one of them Newport one hunnit's that @ThatJerseyGirl be on. That was a rather lovely Shea cutting experience.
Only us selected few will be able to appreciate the beauty of these pictures....or the sheer Shea craziness
The texture is soft to the touch and spreads easily. Ms Cleo's ivory Shea butter is oh so yummy.
Slicing, weighing and separating in 6 ounce measurements, as that's the amount I use in my mixes now. I ran out of ziplock bags so had to wrap in Saran wrap.
Boxed up to store. I was a little sad to box my Queen Shea back up.
I have never smoked cigarettes but mannnnnn if I did, I woulda lit up one of them Newport one hunnit's that @ThatJerseyGirl be on. That was a rather lovely Shea cutting experience.
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Thanks boo @ElevatedEnergy
Also I did see your conditioner bar recipe and will try it.
Personally, I wouldn't use beeswax for that one....especially as your only wax.... maybe beeswax AND BTMS...but not as your sole wax. Yes for a lotion bar on your body but not for a conditioner bar. I've only ever used the BTMS 50, so it's the only one I'd recommend. The article (the humblebee) I linked talked about a few things you can substitute the BTMS 50 with but I don't think beeswax was on there. I'll double check and let you know.
ElevatedEnergy
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beauti
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Ok thanks @ElevatedEnergy I will get my hands on some BTMS 50
ElevatedEnergy
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It really is some good stuff. Bramble berry has some at a good price. I purchased a pound for $18 and so far I've made a 8 ounce conditioner, a 4 ounce conditioner bar, 32 ounce conditioner, a 8 ounce lotion and a 16 ounce lotion...and I've only used about 1/3 of the bag as you only need a small amount.
https://www.brambleberry.com/btms-50-conditioning-emulsifier-p3623.aspx
ElevatedEnergy
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Dear Shea Lovers,
Only us selected few will be able to appreciate the beauty of these pictures....or the sheer Shea craziness
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The texture is soft to the touch and spreads easily. Ms Cleo's ivory Shea butter is oh so yummy.
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Slicing, weighing and separating in 6 ounce measurements, as that's the amount I use in my mixes now. I ran out of ziplock bags so had to wrap in Saran wrap.
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Boxed up to store. I was a little sad to box my Queen Shea back up.
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I have never smoked cigarettes but mannnnnn if I did, I woulda lit up one of them Newport one hunnit's that @ThatJerseyGirl be on. That was a rather lovely Shea cutting experience.
ALL that Shea butter make me wanna.....
Dance....ssssssssssssssssss!!!!!
Dance....ssssssssssssssssss!!!!!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
So after I finished separating the butter, I had a lot left on my gloves. So I rubbed it into my stomach and legs and went to go do something. A few minutes later, I happen to look down at my legs and noticed the Shea butter was gone. Like it had totally soaked in my body. Which got me to thinking if the greasiness one experiences is from the Shea butter or just all the oils and stuff we add to it?
So I whipped up a small batch with just Shea butter using my immersion stick blender. As soon as the blender touched the Shea butter, it morphed into this beautiful cream....didn't even take a full minute.
I compared it to my previously whipped Shea butter with oils.
Naked whipped Shea on the top
Whipped Shea with oils on the bottom
The whipped Shea with oils is fluffy, while the naked Shea is a bit more grainy. So I decided to test it on my skin.
Whipped with oils on top
Whipped naked on bottom.
As soon as the whipped with oils came in contact with the heat from my skin, it started to melt and slide down my arm. The naked Shea did the same but took a bit longer...around 15 seconds.
However.....here's the GOTCHA....
When I rubbed it in my skin, the naked Shea soaked in with no residue left behind, while the Shea with oils just kinda sat there. It's been over 30 minutes and it's still just sitting on my skin. LOL
So this experiment was to say that if you are having problems with your Shea being greasy, eliminate the oils or just use less oils. It won't be as pretty but believe me when I tell you that Queen Shea needs no help from those little pawn oils. She can hold the crown all by herself.
So I whipped up a small batch with just Shea butter using my immersion stick blender. As soon as the blender touched the Shea butter, it morphed into this beautiful cream....didn't even take a full minute.
I compared it to my previously whipped Shea butter with oils.
Naked whipped Shea on the top
Whipped Shea with oils on the bottom
The whipped Shea with oils is fluffy, while the naked Shea is a bit more grainy. So I decided to test it on my skin.
Whipped with oils on top
Whipped naked on bottom.
As soon as the whipped with oils came in contact with the heat from my skin, it started to melt and slide down my arm. The naked Shea did the same but took a bit longer...around 15 seconds.
However.....here's the GOTCHA....
When I rubbed it in my skin, the naked Shea soaked in with no residue left behind, while the Shea with oils just kinda sat there. It's been over 30 minutes and it's still just sitting on my skin. LOL
So this experiment was to say that if you are having problems with your Shea being greasy, eliminate the oils or just use less oils. It won't be as pretty but believe me when I tell you that Queen Shea needs no help from those little pawn oils. She can hold the crown all by herself.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
@ElevatedEnergy said:
"So this experiment was to say that if you are having problems with your Shea being greasy, eliminate the oils or just use less oils. It won't be as pretty but believe me when I tell you that Queen Shea needs no help from those little pawn oils. She can hold the crown all by herself."
Excellent analyses(plural), research and field work! Absolutely fascinating. Now I have to figure out how to let go of the grease in my formulations.
"So this experiment was to say that if you are having problems with your Shea being greasy, eliminate the oils or just use less oils. It won't be as pretty but believe me when I tell you that Queen Shea needs no help from those little pawn oils. She can hold the crown all by herself."
Excellent analyses(plural), research and field work! Absolutely fascinating. Now I have to figure out how to let go of the grease in my formulations.
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NicWhite
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I was going to post pics of my mixture but I would not have done it justice. This description right here with pics to go along is awesome.
ElevatedEnergy
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Found the coupon.
MOFLO
Valid until 4/2/2018
Shipping is a bit high, so that $10 coupon should cover your shipping! Happy shopping!
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