tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085773572777926754.post9081864188584356506..comments2023-07-04T04:42:52.148-04:00Comments on Allure by Amy - A Beautiful You : Skin Ritual - Unrefined Organic Shea Butter Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10244317961447316896noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085773572777926754.post-67469614107300477332014-11-19T20:34:48.758-05:002014-11-19T20:34:48.758-05:00Also, to answer your other question. I don't r...Also, to answer your other question. I don't rinse it off, I have found the longer it stays on the skin the better. A lot of Shea Butter's I have used in the past have been greasy, and I have wiped off with a rag say the next morning. However, that's why I like this one you don't have to that with this one, because it's not greasy at all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244317961447316896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085773572777926754.post-19724837082858303242014-11-19T20:32:09.393-05:002014-11-19T20:32:09.393-05:00It was new to me as well up until a few month'...It was new to me as well up until a few month's ago. But yes it can be mixed with other products such as a scrub and shea butter has the same smell as a shea butter lotion. It's unique of it's own, and has a very light scent. Hard to describe, but I like it because it's not over powering. Here is a recipe I've actually used with this...<br /><br />Homemade Whipped Shea (or Cocoa) Butter Body Scrub<br />1/2 Cup Raw Shea Butter <br />1/3 Cup Carrier Oil (Sweet Almond, apricot Kernel, Avocado, Hemp Seed, Hazelnut, Camellia, Evening Primrose, Borage, or Olive Oil infused with Calendula or Chamomile are all good choices) (I use Safflower Oil)<br />1/8 tsp. Rosemary Extract or Vitamin E Oil (optional but will help to prolong the life of the oils) (I do add Vitamin E)<br />1 tsp. Corn Starch (optional…makes the butter feel less greasy) (I substitute Arrowroot for the Cornstarch, which is good for corn allergies).<br />Essential or Fragrance oil (optional) (I use Pure Essential Oils: Lavender, Grapefruit, Peppermint and Rosemary are my favorites, just not all mixed together).<br />1/2 – 1 Cup Sugar (other choices include Salt, Finely Ground Nuts, Coffee Grounds…anything that provides a gentle scrub) (I use 1 full cup of either salt or sugar. Salt can be a little harsh though on freshly shaved legs, so be careful!)<br />-Place the Shea butter in a mixing bowl and begin to beat with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer until the butter is creamy.<br />-Have patience…it may take awhile for the friction of the beaters to soften the butter.<br />-If the butter is too hard, soften slightly in the microwave for about 15 seconds but do not melt.<br />-Gradually add the carrier oil a small amount at a time and blend completely between additions. This is important or you will get lumpy butter.<br />If you are adding Rosemary Extract or Vitamin E oil add it now.<br />=Blend in the cornstarch and then the fragrance or essential oil.<br />-Slowly start to mix in the sugar a little at a time until you achieve the desired consistancy.<br />-Spoon into a couple of wide mouth jars.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244317961447316896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085773572777926754.post-52090410270291664922014-11-18T21:22:33.340-05:002014-11-18T21:22:33.340-05:00And I never used this type of product. It can be m...And I never used this type of product. It can be mixed with other products to make a scrub? After applying rinsed? The smell is pleasant?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13923541114506639751noreply@blogger.com