Comments on: Frankincense & Orange Whipped Body Butter

By: Sharon L. Mueller

Sharon L. Mueller — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:00:17 +0000

I don’t like using coconut oil. It’s too greasy & doesnt absorb well. You can thicken with beeswax & use cornstarch to make less greasy. I leave my melted oils at room temperature overnite & whip in the morning. That gives you a better ideas of what the firmness & texture will be after its finished. Use whatever oils you like for scent.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Wed, 16 May 2018 04:11:38 +0000

In reply to Tash.

I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you! I haven’t made this recipe myself because it was made by a contributor, but I’ve made several very similar recipes that worked out just fine and stayed “whipped” for a long time. I didn’t have to store them in my fridge. When I’ve used shea butter before, it has smelled great, so I’m wondering if the shea butter you used was somehow different than the kind I’ve used before. I’ve never experienced any of the problems you mentioned. So frustrating! I’m so sorry.

By: Tash

Tash — Tue, 15 May 2018 22:36:49 +0000

I made this yesterday – I halved the amount because I get through lotion really slowly. It had to sit in the fridge for over 2 hours before it started to solidify. As soon as I whipped it it lost consistency – it is not like cream that gets stiffer – it goes from clotted cream to double cream as soon as you break it up. Also, shea butter smells absolutely revolting – I had hoped that the essential oils would cover it up, but unfortunately not. Also the recipe says it may soften in hot temperatures – It’s about 24’C in England at the moment which is warm but not that hot, and it has basically melted into yellow sludge. It also leaves a thick oily residue I’m not a huge fan of and doesn’t really absorb. This would definitely need to be kept in the fridge, and honestly I can’t be bothered to whip something every time I want to use it. I’m going to use up the sludge because it is good on dry skin and then find another recipe. I’m disappointed because this sounded lovely, but hey, not every recipe can be a winner! Maybe it will work for you but unfortunately it didn’t work out for me.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:38:33 +0000

In reply to Suzi. My best guess is either it has something to do with your ingredients or it wasn't refrigerated long enough after melting/combining the ingredients in the beginning. This recipe was written by a former contributor, and not my personal recipe, so I don't have personal experience with it...but if it were me, I would try adding more shea butter or less coconut oil until I got the consistency I liked. Hope you can get it to work!

By: Suzi

Suzi — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:23:54 +0000

I just made this and it’s still really runny. Did I do something wrong? What can I do to fix it? Tia

By: Lolli

Lolli — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:18:47 +0000

In reply to Tracey Parrish. I would imagine that would work just fine! I'm no expert (and this is a recipe done by a contributor, not by me).

By: Tracey Parrish

Tracey Parrish — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 16:33:37 +0000

This sounds good. Would it work okay if I substitute fractionated coconut oil in place of the almond oil? Thank you!!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 01:27:08 +0000

In reply to Maria. You can try it without! I tend to base my recipes on others I've seen or used and adjust until I get it the way I like it. I can't speak to how this would change without the almond oil, but you can try!

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:59:29 +0000

Is it necessary to add the sweet almond oil?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:36:10 +0000

Thank you for sharing.