Whipped Aloe Vera Butter

Whipped aloe vera butter is a light, fluffy body butter made by whipping melted shea butter with aloe vera gel, jojoba oil and vegetable glycerin. This recipe uses Baraka shea butter, made by hand at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana. Aloe Vera has alkalizing properties which help to balance your skin’s PH levels. Here at Baraka Shea Butter, we naturally believe that Shea Butter needs to be added to that list! SO, with this dynamic duo, your skin will thank you this summer!

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces Baraka Shea Butter
• 1/2 ounce Vitamin E oil
• 1.5 ounces jojoba oil
• 1 ounce vegetable glycerin
• 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon rice powder
• 20 drops of your favorite essential oil

Directions:

1. Wear your protective gloves and ensure that all the ingredients are available and easy to reach.
2. Measure the ingredients precisely and set them aside in sequence for easy access.
3. Now set up a double boiler on the stove. Ensure that you use low-medium heat.
4. Add the Shea butter to the double boiler and allow it to melt. Use a wooden stirrer to mix to ensure uniformity in melting.
5. Once the Shea butter has melted, remove it from heat and cool slightly.
6. Now add in your vitamin E and jojoba oil. Mix well.
7. At this stage, add in your aloe vera gel, rice powder, and vegetable glycerin. Use a wooden spatula to combine.
8. Once all these ingredients are combined well enough, you can add in your essential oil at this point.
9. Using a hand whisk or preferably an electric beater, whip your aloe vera butter to the required texture and consistency.
10. Ensure to not over whip, or otherwise, this mixture will split.
11. Once the desired whipped form is achieved, pour in your whipped aloe vera butter into mason jars for storage.
12. Contains water, so make small batches, keep it cool and throw it out if it smells or looks off.
13. To ensure product efficacy and prolonged shelf life, keep the container out of direct sunlight in a cool and dry place.

This formula contains aloe vera gel, so it is not anhydrous and has no preservative added. If you would like to use a preservative, we recommend Georgard ECT, or Optiphen+. You only need a small amount, but please check with your supplier for the correct percentage of usage. 

Skin Benefits of Aloe Vera Butter

Aloe Vera has many skincare benefits, especially when combined with Shea butter to give us a luxurious whipped Aloe Vera butter, for our skincare concerns. With the use of this Whipped Aloe Vera Butter, you will genuinely experience natural skincare like never before.

Skin Soothing

Aloe Vera butter has a cooling effect, and traditional use suggests aloe vera and shea butter have anti-inflammatory properties. Many people use it as an after-sun balm on sunburned, dry or irritated skin, but it is not a sunscreen and not a treatment for sunburn.

Restorative Ability

With the use of this whipped aloe vera butter, many people report skin that feels softer and more supple. Not only that, but it is traditionally used to help bring back the skin’s natural glow.

Moisturizing and Hydrating

Due to the combined powers of both Aloe Vera and Shea butter, this whipped aloe vera butter helps to bind moisture molecules to the skin to restore hydration. It also helps slow moisture loss from the skin.

Anti-Aging Properties

Due to the presence of different vitamins and antioxidants, many people find that this whipped aloe vera butter helps skin look more youthful. It is not a sunscreen, so use a broad-spectrum sunscreen for sun protection.

Acne-Fighting

Aloe Vera and Shea butter are both traditionally used on skin that tends to break out. Some people report fewer breakouts with regular use, but this is not a treatment for acne; ask a dermatologist.

Glowing Skin

Many people report that it helps dark spots caused by UV rays look lighter. It aids in restoring the skin’s natural glow, to give you a bright and radiant complexion. It also helps in adding a shine to the skin and giving it a more aesthetic appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Aloe Vera Be Whipped?

You can whip Aloe Vera quickly with a hand whisk or an electric beater to give you whipped Aloe Vera for use in different DIY recipes.

Can Aloe Vera Be Mixed with Shea Butter?

Yes. Aloe Vera can be mixed with melted Shea butter to make different skincare items at home.

Use and enjoy, or package and give to special people. It makes an incredible gift!

Order Baraka Shea Butter and Coconut Oil HERE.

Do you know how to create a lightweight moisturizer perfect for summer? Share it with us and we may even add it to Baraka Recipes!