Whipped Shea Butter Lotion Making Kit

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Directions:

   • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Kit Reference Instruction
   • Animal Testing Statement

Average Customer Rating:

(13 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Harold • Indiana Date Submitted:  05/10/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"Exceeded Expectations" COMMENTS:  Love this kit! First I placed the shea in the mixing bowl and broke it up into smaller bits using the metal whipping piece (for a stand mixer). I let it whip on number 6 for 15 minutes, stopping periodically to scrape down the bowl. I used 4 tablespoons of the tapioca starch and whipped some more. It doesn't seem to be possible to over-whip shea butter (as long as it's only shea butter and no liquid oils added), but the more it is whipped, the more air will be in the final product. This does not seem to be a negative for my customers, and even makes it a little easier to use. Using this method, I ended up with a little extra even after filling the containers to the brim. We keep our house pretty warm, around 80 degrees, which probably helped with the whipping process. If the shea is too hard to whip, try microwaving it for 10 seconds. And whip whip whip! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Everything • Nothing

Melissa • Alabama Date Submitted:  09/16/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Silky soft skin. " COMMENTS:  I made this product the other day and I thought it was very good. Even after adding the 2 tbls of tapioca powder it still felt really greasy on my skin. I will try it again and see how it does now that it has a day or so to sit. Other than that it had a fantastic fragrance and it was so much fun to make! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Greasy

Michelle • Georgia Date Submitted:  01/03/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Super great on skin" COMMENTS:  I love the way it makes my skin feels, and I made these as Christmas presents and everyone loves it. The only issues I've come across is that it hardens after a few days in the jar. It didn't stay 'whipped'. Something I'm going to try is after mixing it, let it sit for a day or so in a sealed bowl, and then mix again. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Christine • Utah Date Submitted:  06/12/2015 I Recommend This Product!

"LOVE!!" COMMENTS:  This kit makes things super easy, plus you get the discount from buying things individually which is fabulous when making them to sell! I LOVE this kit!!! Will be buying again soon! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • PRICE DISCOUNT • ALL NATURAL • CONSISTENCY • Nothing

Lisa  • New Hampshire Date Submitted:  10/27/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"My dry skin is renewed!" COMMENTS:  I made the Whipped Shea Moisture Lotion today, and I must say, it made my skin feel so much better... in only one application!The lotion looks a little bit greasy when it is first applied, but it absorbs into the skin quickly. I used Vanilla Bean Noel Fragrance Oil instead of grapefruit, and it smells so delicious!I will purchase this kit again, without hesitation! It is a must have for dry skin! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Kara • Connecticut Date Submitted:  06/15/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Good kit, easy to make..." COMMENTS:  Unfortunately, my electric mixer went out on me before I had a chance to make these, but I think it still went fairly well with extra effort using a wire wisk and woman-power. This was my second attempt at lotion-making. I made 5 jars the way the kit says, and 3 jars I substituted the grapefruit essential oil for cucumber melon fragrance oil. The product turned out a decent consistency and they both smell great. I love that it's all natural if you use the pure EO. I would definitely recommend this product, because shea butter tends to be expensive because it lasts so long and heals so well, when you turn it into whipped, handmade body butter with EO, the value only increases! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Easy Recipe • High Quality Product • All Natural! • Nothing really!

Sharon • Ohio Date Submitted:  05/07/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Amazing!" COMMENTS:  I love love love this kit. The lotion is so very rich and nourishing. The scent is light and refreshing. The only problem that I had was that I did not get enough product to fill all of the containers. Maybe I did not whip the Shea butter long enough. But I did end up a couple containers short. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Nadine • Massachusetts Date Submitted:  04/08/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Smells great" COMMENTS:  The smell is great and everyone that i introduce it to like it. I am going to make more of it. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • easy to make

Toni • New Mexico Date Submitted:  03/16/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Whipped Butter" COMMENTS:  This kit was so easy to make. I am just starting out in making soaps, butters, scrubs, and lotions for my business; I am trying everything and this kit was so easy. The shea butter I did need to put it in the microwave for a little bit so it could soften because at room temperature it was not working. The grapefruit smell is amazing. I was only able to fill 7 jars instead of 8. I still smell the rosemary and hopefully that smell will disappear soon. I recommend this kit, its great. Next time I will add color and try another fragrance and order more shea butter to fill more jars. Love this..... PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters

Cheryl • Illinois Date Submitted:  10/18/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"Whipped Shea Butter Kit" COMMENTS:  This was my first attempt at making whipped body butter. It turned out wonderfully well. Next time I will add color to it to make it even better. I recommend this product! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Everything • Nothing

Dawn • Wisconsin Date Submitted:  09/11/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"Love it!" COMMENTS:  This product is great, and looks just as good as the pic when whipped! Mine didnt fill all jars tho, even tho I whipped it quite a bit. I would also add more Grapefruit EO as I like the scents stronger, and there was extra EO to do that. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Color, appearance, smell!!

Karone • Illinois Date Submitted:  08/08/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"Instant Hit!!" COMMENTS:  Love love LOVE this starter kit. I purchased this kit as a way of breaking into making my own body butters. I was skeptical about the grapefruit scent at first but when I smelled the finished product, I was in love. I gave samples to friends and family and they all encouraged me to start marketing my own line...which after a while I actually started doing. I have since changed my formulation to be an original concoction and thus more marketable as an orignal, but I will always love this kit. Make more kits like these!! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Krystina • Georgia Date Submitted:  06/17/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"Non-greasy and Smooth" COMMENTS:  I'll admit, I took a chance on this kit. I wasn't sure what to expect, because...well...shea butter can be... dare I say it...greasy. Okay, I said it, but you were definitely thinking the same thing. Well, those fears were unwarranted and this recipe yields a non-greasy formula. I was pleasantly surprised and relieved, too. After following the directions step-by-step instructions, I had the perfect whipped shea butter cream within 30 minutes. Instead of using the pink grapefruit scent which was included in the kit, i opted for Pink Sugar. I smelled so yummy all day long that people were asking me to make some for them as well. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

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"Can thi recipe be made with 3/4 shea butter and 1/4 green tea butter? Or 3/4 shea butter and 1/4 lavender butter? Thank you." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Mary   |   March 02, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, but this will lead to a softer overall product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 03, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I use a mix of shea butter and avocado butter when making this recipe as long as the total weight equals what is originally called for (3/4 shea and 1/4 avocado)? Thank you." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Mary   |   January 24, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This can be done, but it will likely be a much softer consistency.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 01, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can cocoa butter (chocolate odor) and mango butter be used equally as a substitute for the shea butter in this recipe while substituting a different fragrance or leaving the fragrance our entirely? I would think it should remind me of the orange chocolate covered candy. Thank you." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Mary   |   January 24, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This can be done, but it will not have the same consistency as whipped shea, as they vary in hardness/consistency.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 01, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can you use arrowroot powder instead of slick fix? If so, How much arrowroot powder in this recipe?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Michelle   |   October 04, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, you can swap these for the same amount.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 04, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How much Preservativeis needed for this recipe?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Shanel   |   July 17, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This recipe technically does not require a preservative, as it does not contain water. If you'd like to add one, the amount will depend on which preservative you add.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 21, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I want to substitute the orange butter blend for half of the required Shea butter and use the orange cream vanilla fragrance instead of grapefruit. Could you recommend ratios to sub? Do I need any other additives? Thank you!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Melani   |   March 07, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Do you mean half shea butter and half orange butter blend? You can make this substitution! You can also swap out the fragrance evenly.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 08, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Which preservative can I add?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kelly   |   February 14, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Preservative - Sorbic Acid +2 PF or Preservative – Phenoxyethanol + CG can be used.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 15, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is a stabilizer for fragrances and how can I use it to hold the fragrance longer?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Keisa   |   January 19, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Each fragrance is different and some hold better than others in lotion making. We do not have a stabilizer specifically for this purpose. You can read the reviews of the fragrances you are interested in for help whether they are long lasting in lotions!   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 20, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How do I print directions??" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: April   |   October 31, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The directions can be found and printed under the Recipe tab! https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/whipped-shea-butter-moisturizer.aspx   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 02, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If I wanted to substitute the fragrance for something with Vanillin in it how much of the stabilizer would I need to use?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kiki   |   October 02, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This depends on the vanilla content of the fragrance you choose. If the fragrance has under 10% vanilla, at a 1:2 stabilizer to fragrance ratio. If it has 10% or more, use at a 1:1 ratio.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 05, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi, I am interested in buying the kit but I wanted to know how much whipped Shea butter would be made in all from this kit ?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Marcus   |   July 22, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This kit yields 12 jars of 2.4oz of product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 22, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"what size labels for the container should I use for these containers?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Aleeta   |   October 30, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer If you look at the jar used for this recipe, 4 oz. Natural Classic Plastic Jar, you will see the suggested labels for this jar. There is one that can be used for the lid area and two possibilities for around the jar. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/4-oz-natural-classic-plastic-jar-71-mm-top.aspx   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 30, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I mistakenly used shea butter and aloe lotion to make the Whipped Shea Butter Lotion instead of ultra refined shea butter. Followed the directions exactly as written in the instructions for Whipped Lotion. What have I created? Is it anything that is useable? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sarah   |   October 29, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You have still created a lotion. You added Vitamin E, Essential Oil and the Slick Fix which is used to take away the greasy feel of the shea butter (which you would not need for the lotion). The product is fine to use, but you might call it a Whipped Shea Butter and Aloe Lotion.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 30, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Are these containers okay to use with essential oils in this recipe? I thought when using essential oils that glass containers had to be used. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jenny   |   April 13, 2016 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer When storing essential oils yes, you should keep them in a glass container. When using an essential oil in a product it is diluted by the rest of the product and it is safe to store it in a plastic container.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 14, 2016 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"The lotion hardened after sitting in the jar for a few days. Did anyone else have this problem? Is it supposed to do that or stay fluffy?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Michelle   |   January 03, 2016 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Hi Michelle, This lotion does harden as it sets. You can add additional oils but we have not formulated it that way. I would suggest testing in small batches until you achieve your desired results.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 22, 2016 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Just ordered this kit, and noticed that on a lot of the reviews, they stated there wasn't enough product to fill the all of the jars sent with this kit. Why would this be, and has this been fixed? Thanks!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Debi   |   June 22, 2015 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The recipe indicates that each jar will hold 2.5oz of whipped shea butter by weight (4oz by volume). As long as you do not overfill the jars you should be able to get the full 8 jars. This may vary depending on how light you whip your product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 24, 2015 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"First time maker here... I've seen a lot of recipes that call for a wax to mix the oils and water. Do you need a wax to make this whipped shea butter lotion? If not, will it be a benefit if it do use it?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: christina   |   November 22, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Waxes are often used in lotions to help the water bind with butters and oils in the recipe. Since this recipe does not include water you do not need to use any wax. If you do use wax it will bake your finished lotion harder. Feel free to test just be sure the adjust your label for any changes made if you are planning on selling this.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 25, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I made the shea butter lotion and it was greasy and grainy. Any suggestions on how to make the lotion thinner? It is quite thick! Thank you." Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: stefani   |   April 20, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The Whipped Shea Butter is intended to be a thick body cream, not a lotion. If you would like a thinner lotion I would recommend trying our Shimmery Marshmallow Fluff Lotion Recipe or one of our other lotion recipes.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 24, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

If you're shea butter is grainy that means it was cooled too quickly after it was melted.   Posted By: jamie   |   Date: September 17, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Which shrink wraps goes with these?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: maira   |   September 02, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer For the 4 oz Natural Classic Plastic Jar - 71 mm Top, I would recommend either the 115x55 shrink wrap band or the 120x55 shrink wrap band. They will both work, the 115x55 is just slightly more snug when initially put on the jar.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2014 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Does this have any preservatives? If so, how long is the shelf life? If not, what is good to add?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Chelsea   |   November 03, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Since this product does not contain any water there is not an added preservative. Vitamin E is used as an antioxidant in this recipe to help extend the shelf-life of the oils. We recommend using products within one year of the manufacturing date.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 05, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No