In this pudding I used:
5 big chunks of Shea Butter
1 ounce Cocoa Butter
1 teaspoon Manuka Honey
2 teaspoons of coconut oil (optional, you can replace this with something else.)
8 drops of vegetable glycerin
3 drops of jojoba oil
Essential peppermint oil (add to your liking or replace with a different EO.)
Fun fact about peppermint oil: This oil is antiseptic in nature. When massaged on the scalp it helps to remove dandruff and lice in addition to its usual cooling effect. When applied on the skin, peppermint oil keeps pimples at bay and keeps the skin healthy and blemish-free.(source)
What I did:
1. Melt cocoa butter and Manuka honey together in a glass bowl over boiling hot water. Melting this way takes a bit longer but it helps save the benefits of the honey and butter from being scorched away in a hot pan or microwave.
Fun Fact about Manuka Honey: The benefits of Manuka honey come from it’s increased antibacterial potency. Since honey is has a low pH of around 4.5 it is said to be pH balanced and helps to maintain the optimum pH of the skin. (source)
2. When the two ingredients are melted down (stir to encourage melting) add the shea butter and jojoba oil. Stir until melted, turn the fire off and let cool for 10 minutes.
3. Remove bowl from the hot water and place into the freezer until you notice the oil is solidifying (this may take 30 minutes to an hour). Don't let the oil freeze all the way just allow the shell to harden, the middle should be soft and even a bit "liqudy." Remove from the freezer, scrap the sides of the bowl with a baking scraper and then use your hand mixer to whip up the butter. You will have to stop and scrap in between mixing, it helps with the process.
4. Once you start to see the texture change, add your peppermint EO, vegetable glycerin and coconut oil. Continue mixing until smooth and fluffy! Once you are done use a jar to store your pudding and enjoy when ready.
xoxo,
Alex
11 comments :
That looks fantastic! I'm a big fan of peppermint as well. I just love the tingle, and it makes your skin feel so detoxified!
I may have to try this with avocado butter... :)
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Alex this is awesome, do you mind if I post this on my hair blog? Of course ill give you credit
It's so cool that you came up with that! I need to start using different hair creams because my hair is pretty dry. This just may work.
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Post away!
I love sheabutter ccream mixes, it is very similar what nightblooming does as a hair salve. I have done this before as well, but I had problems because my mix went bad after 4 weeks. do you had problems with this happening? Love, Louisa :)
Have you ever done this without a mixer? I don't have one and am trying to figure out how to get the whipped look, or something close to it, without one.
Hi, how exactly do you use this in your hair? Is it to seal or moisturize? Also, how do you store it? In or out of the refrigerator?
You had me at honey, jojoba and coconut oil. I can't wait to try this out. Thank you for posting this recipe, Alex.
This looks exquisite ...must try. Thanks
Would this spoil on me in a few weeks though? I'm just wondering since the honey, it's edible I assume I've never heard of that type of honey actually.
Or do you think the peppermint EO is 'enough' for preserving it?
^^
That is a good system to repair and work with hair. I am always looking for new products to use and try for the perfect look. Lately though I've been using this Organic Root Stimulator and the results have been amazing, I couldn't believe it.
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