DIY Whipped Shea Butter in your kitchen

Whipped shea butters are most naturalistas delight. They are preferred for use to raw butters because they are soft and easier to apply. I have been using whipped butter from Nature and Nurture hair clinic and it has been pretty good. I ❤ it. But l got an excess supply of pure raw shea butter and felt like it time to visit the lab, lol. So today, we shall be making whipped shea butter.

For your DIY whipped butter, make sure to get original, unrefined raw shea butter. Original pure unrefined are best sourced from reputable stockist. There are a handful of them you can trust.  Click on the links below to see them

Grade A premium , pure unrefined shea butter by @naturalnigerian

Ori-re pure 100% pure shea butter by Justnaturale


Unrefined shea butter from Ghana

Pure unrefined shea butter from Julestherapy

Estella Pride unrefined shea butter


Now to make your whipped butter, wash your hands and dry. Get clean measuring cup, spoon, electric mixer/handmixer. I will advice you get a handmixer than stress your self doing the hand thing. If you want affordable electric mixers, check out  Here for affordable ones .

Place a small quantity of water in a pot and boil.

Turn off the heat and place a bowl of 1/2 cup of shea butter over the bolied water.

Watch it melt. You can stir with fork to quicken the melting process. Be careful not to overheat so as not to lose its natural beneficial properties.

Take down the bowl from the pot of boiled water.

 Leave it to cool. It took more time that I presumed it should. So I placed it in the refrigerator to cool a bit but was careful to take it out at the right time.

Next, add 1 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of castor oil/olive oil.
Then begin to whip whip whip till it turns cream and fluffy. Yes, you are looking at your whipped butter.

If you choose to make whipped shea butter without oils, that is alright. lt will still turn out soft and creamy. lt is the whipping process that turns it soft and creamy.


To retain its full natural nutrients of the shea butter, you can mix with your oils in the unmelted form. lt might take longer time to get fluffy and much more longer time when whisking with hand. But the unmelted method is a better option when you want your nutrients intact.

Your whipped shea butter is a multi purpose product. lt can be used and body cream free from chemicals , hair moisturiser, frizz tamer, hair detangler, prestyler, hair growth leave-in conditioner and more.

It can last for more than 6 months. And can last longer when you keep it in the refrigerator.

lf you for some reason couldn't make your whipped butter, you can get already made quality whipped butters. Click  here to view them .



Have you tried making your whipped butter? Tell us how you made yours. lf not, whats your tried and true whipped butter brand? Please share with us in the comment box below.


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DIY homemade body wash - 100% natural

  In a bid to find an escape from bad skincare and hair products, you can choose to make your own. There are good natural product brands now in the market that are affordable but some days you might just feel like inventing products in your "small home factory". The advantage is that you are in full control of what ingredients you use and they do not really cost much. Plus you will do your health and body good since your concerns are that the product are natural as possible, free from parabens, sulphates, artificial additives and what nots, that endanger health and the environment.

Much said, I will like to show you how you can make your own Body wash and Natural hair shampoo.
  This DIY product has its major cleansing agent as the raw african black soap. Raw African black soap is made from plantain ash, cocoa pods and palm kernel oil/coconut oil - all natural. To make this suitable for hair, the pH of the soap needs to be adjusted to that of the hair. This is done by superfattening with oils and/or juices to reduce the alkanity to appropriate level suitable for hair. Hence,  prevent loss of hair protein and moisture.

    Here is the process of preparation

Use
1 cup of Warm/Cool water (choice)
African black soap
4 tbsp Olive oil
5 tbsp  Honey
5 tbsp Coconut oil
4 tbsp Castor oil
2 tbsp Aloe vera juice/lemon juice

Learn to make your own Aloe vera gel/juice here

This DIY body wash doubles as a natural hair shampoo. It has been my body wash for the past four months before I gave a break to try out Coily crown Baobab softening shampoo  for a body wash.

Procedure
*First wash your hands and any tools you will be using like the spoon and containers.

*Break the black soap into pieces as much as could fill 1 cup and place it in the warm/cool water inside a bowl.

*Add the other ingredients.

*Stir gently. Don't bother over stirring to dissolve the soap. Just leave to rest for some time it will dissolve completely. Then stir a bit. You can dilute it more with about half to 1 cup of water if you want a more watery solution for bath.

*Pour it into a clean empty plastic container with applicator tip.( You can as well get an empty container of a bad shampoo, wash it and refill it with your own).

*It separates and settles after sitting for hours. So shake a bit to mix content before use.


How to use on hair
Pour a sizeable amount into your palm
Rub palm over hair gently and massage shampoo into scalp to get a good clean.
Rinse your hair well with enough cool water .You can condition your hair, if necessary and/or you do a final rinse ( I will write about some final rinse options in subsequent post).
Then wrap up your hair with cloth to dry excess water.

Follow up with a leave-in conditioner and then style.

There are different hair types, so it might work differently on different hair types.

Try it out on your skin. It lathers so well and deep cleanses, clearing blemishes gives you an even skin tone and more of the benefits of raw african black soap. You will be glad you did.

What natural skincare and hair products do you make yourself?


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ONIONS FOR HEALTHY AND FAST HAIR GROWTH

I know a good number of people who hate to have a bite of raw onions of raw onions even in their Suya because of the pungent smell and the odor it leaves in the mouth. I believe after reading this, someone's going to walk around with onion juice on his/her hair. Lools! Hope I didn't hear tufiakwa! (God forbid!) Hehehe, He made the onions.

Onions is an awesome natural hair growth ingredient. It is rich in sulfur. The sulfur is present in the form of methylsulfonylmethane, a major building block for hair. This is the major component that nourishes the hair follicles and makes the hair stronger and shinier. This sulfur is responsible for the pungent smell/odor.

What Onion does to hair.

*It provides hair follicles with sufficient nourishment.
*It is antibacterial, thus preventing hair lice, dandruff and scalp infections.
*It contains an enzyme catalase, an antioxidant, that reduces hydrogen peroxide buildup, the culprit responsible for hair loss. Hence, preventing premature graying of hair.
*A massage of the onion juice on hair improves blood circulation on scalp.

How to use it

Strain out or squeeze the onion juice from a blended/grated onion bulb.
Massage the juice on your scalp and hair.
Leave on for about 20 mins or longer depending on how long you can endure the smell.
Wash it out with mild shampoo, conditioner or just water .
Then moisturize and seal up with oilbased moisturizer.

To get observable results, use a minimum of 2 times a week and several months.

Other ways
You can mix 3 parts of onion juice with 1part of honey, coconut oil or olive oil. It conditions the hair as we help curb the smell.

Interestingly, it is so cheap and available in varieties. Even increase in exchange rate or inflation does not affect its affordability. So, why not switch to natural and save some of your money from buying luxury hair growth products.  By the way, I hope what's happening to our tomatoes now -'Tomato Ebola', does not happen to our Onions. We are consoled, that such occurrences are temporary. They come and go.

There are countable number of success stories of onion juice as natural remedy for baldness and receding hair lines and hair loss. I wiil need to post a real life story of one of them sometime later.

Can you give it a try? Have you personally had success using onion juice to grow healthy hair?


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Am a coconut oil beauty - I'd Rather Use Coconut Oil to Replace these 15 others !!

   If you have coconut oil, then you can save much space in your beauty bag and money because coconut oil replaces most beauty products with far better results. Follow me as we explore the versatility of coconut oil.

1. Hair Conditioner
Coconut oil strengthens the hair and it is said to be one of the best hair conditioners. All you need to do is massage it into scalp to the tips of your hair after shampoo. Leave it on for 20minutes. Then rinse out with water.

2. Body moisturizer
Coconut oil is rich in healthy fatty acids that hydrates and softens the skin. Take a small amount and apply over the body especially the dry areas like the elbow, knees and heels.

3. Hand cream
Coconut oil has antibacterial, antimicrobial properties , so it is active against germs. Rub a small amount of coconut oil after hand wash. You can add it to your liquid hand soap for triple action - cleanse, disinfect and moisturize.

4. Cuticle Oil
Coconut oil can soften the cuticle and lubricate the nails. After using chemical-based nail products like nail polish remover, you can moisturize the nail and cuticles and nullify the harsh effects of the chemicals. This will strengthen nails and prevents it from becoming brittle and breaking easily. Massage it into the nails and leave on for sometime to sink into the nail structure before finishing up your manicure and pedicure. Coconut oil is also antifungal so it can prevent nail fungus infections.

5. Sunscreen
The antioxidants in coconut oil prevents skin damage and calms sensitive, inflamed sunburn skin. It can also tone and in skin color. The vitamin E in the oil bolsters skin UV protection and slows aging. Just apply it all over skin before going outdoor in the daylight. You can even apply on face before makeup as natural SPF. Just use a small amount.

6. Shaving Cream
For people with sensitive skin, coconut oil is the best alternative to chemical laden shaving products that irritates skin. This oil soothes the irritated skin and moisturizes dry skin after shave. It also treats eczema, acne, pimples that is common on and around chin.

7. Face Cleanser
Coconut oil is suitable for all skin types, even oily skin. It contains medium chain fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid that deep cleanses the skin pores and protects the skin from acne-causing bacteria.
  Read also how to properly use coconut oil on face.

8. Foot Cream/ Callus Remover
Coconut oil breaks down dead cells, softens and lubricates the skin. To soften the foot, rub the coconut oil on it and cover with soaks. Leave it overnight to a softer feet the next day. To remove calluses, soak feet in water mixed with coconut oil. Then scrub softened feet with pumice stone. Wash of and pat dry. Moisturize with coconut oil.

9. Eye Cream
If you have under-eye dark circles from sun radiation, you can get rid of them with coconut oil.  Coconut oil contains vitamin E and antioxidants that prevents skin sagging and slows aging. Rub a small amount of the oil  under the eye with you little finger regularly for 2 weeks. There will be manifest reduction in the dark circles.

10. Lip Balm
For instant relief from dry lips, rub a bit of coconut oil on lips to moisturize the lips. For chapped lips, scrub oil moistened lips with very soft brush and coconut oil to remove the dead cells revealing the fresher, smooth lips.

11. Makeup Remover
It is easier and economical to remove makeup with coconut oil. It can remove the dirt, grime , all kinds of applied makeup products. It effectively cleanse the skin and unclogs the pores.

12. Massage Oil
Massage your body with coconut oil to soothe your tired muscles. Remember to clean your body before massage.

13. Face Primer
If you have dry skin, try priming your face with a tiny amount of coconut oil before apply makeup. The thin layer of applied oil will prime the face and form a barrier between the makeup and your skin. Hence, protecting your skin and allowing smooth application of the makeup.

14. Hair moisturizer
Coconut oil's triglycerides and fatty acids and vitamins can revitalize dry damaged hair. Use it regularly as hair moisturizer. It is also a good detangler and tames hair frizzes.

15. Stretch Mark Cream
Coconut oil can stimulate collagen, skin tautness and elasticity. So rub it often on stretch mark will keep the connective tissues strong and reduce it.

I know you might be surprised at what great beauty package , coconut oil is.. Yes it does all this! Just try it !

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Beauty DIY- How to Use Coconut Oil on Face

  
  Owing to the great benefits of coconut oil to the health, skin, and hair, many people are getting initiated into the coconut oil beauty world. Coconut oil's versatility, affordability, naturalness, chemically-free nature continues to endear it to us.

   Nevertheless, some are hesitant to use this product. Possibly, because they are sensitive/allergic to it or the results are not encouraging. This happens in the case of  people with oily acne prone skin. They are concerned about using oil on an already oily face. No need to worry.

   Most times it is about how you use it. I will like to share with you how I use it on my oily face and it works.


Procedure

Get a Cotton wool.

Drop a sizeable amount on the cotton wool (like a teaspoon).

Gently clean up your face in a circular motion, starting with the cheeks, forehead down the nose and sides and then the chin.

Repeat the process with another cotton wool and coconut oil until the cotton wool comes off clean and/or you feel you've had a good clean.

Take another cotton wool and wipe off excesses  leaving a thin layer of oil on the face.

Wait for about 10minutes to let the coconut oil to sink into pores to fight off the bacteria and prevent acne from developing.

Then wash off face with natural mild soap or warm water and pat dry. This step is important especially for acne-prone skin because if the coconut oil is left that way on the face, it can clog pores, thereby creating acne and encouraging blackhead formation.

My experience

   My skin is terribly oily and also sensitive. I had acne, pimples and sometimes dry flaky skin around my chin and mouth. Then I discovered coconut oil. At first, i had breakout and felt it was not working. I continued using it though, for other things like for my hair. The more I read about how good coconut oil is for the skin, i felt compelled to start using it for my face again,  tried different methods and then i ended up with this.

   I have been been doing this coconut oil beauty cleansing routine almost every night for more than a year now. It took the place of cleanser and makeup remover. I hardly get breakouts now. There has been great improvement on my oily acne-prone face. Lesser worries!


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