It must be the obsessive compulsive in me... I love that you properly scrape down the sides when you poured the melted cocoa butter. I hate watching videos where it's simply dumped into the next dish. I want to yell, "you're wasting product!" LOL I hurts my core, 😂
Oh goodness, yes! I can't stand it when you see a jar that obviously still has tons of product in it! That, and how do they even know how much ingredient they're actually using!? Those spatulas are the bomb for getting containers as empty as humanly possible.
Thank you. I have once again learned something from you, Humble Bee. I now understand the intermittent pause between the whipping and stirring. You are great love viewing your channel...I bought your book some time ago. 💖👍🏽👍🏽And, congrats on the seminar you were just featured in. I wish I could have attended.
I made this with a few extra ingredients. I added 200X aloe powder, cera bellina, pine resin and propolis. Came out really great! I use it every day on my feet after a shower. I needed something to fight athletes foot, hopefully it will work :)
This formula sounds very nice, thank you Marie. I like menthol, I already made your cold snap face cream, ohhh it´s so good, and leaves my face so fresh. I´m definitely going to try this one
I thought using east African shea butter would work with this recipe. But I found out the hard way that it was the wrong type to use. East African Shea Butter has a higher olien oil content . West African shea butter is often much firmer and waxier than the softer, creamier East African shea butter. While using an electric beater it just got lighter and way too soft...didn't whip at all. Almost like a watery batter. Just a tip DO NOT use east African shea butter for this recipe...it won't whip up and get fluffy like the video above!
I made some and love it but mine got hard. I can still use it and like I said I love it. Thank you for the video. Also, a suggestion for next time I make as to what to do so it doesn't get hard after it cools.
Yay! I love this butter. It's fabulous and my sister requests this twice a year for her and her S.O. With my left heel looking at surgery, I'll have plenty of this on hand.
One more question - do you have any Canadian amazon affiliate links? I get most of my diy from amazon and you might as well benefit. Or any affiliate links in general, I suppose. I don't HAVE to buy from amazon if it's comparatively priced elsewhere and you have aff links.
I definitely do! amzn.to/2E2b4J0 :) The DIY selection on Canadian Amazon isn't nearly as good, though-check out Windy Point, Voyageur, and New Directions Aromatics for better options :) None of those places have affiliate programs but they are pretty awesome shops!
Is it okay if the bottom of the pyrex touches the bottom of the pot? I can't tell from your videos. I usually let it sit on the bottom, is that getting too hot?
The first thing I'd recommend doing is using less-this stuff is potent, a little goes a long way! And it will absorb into your skin quickly if you don't over apply. I know I've given my mom some of this and watched her apply gobs of it and then complain that it's greasy, but she was probably applying 10x more than she needed, so of course it was! So, give that a go first :)
Isabel Canizales try using mango butter instead of Shea butter. Also maybe use macadamia nut oil instead of cocoa butter. Then throw in some kaolin clay!
Great recipe and technique. Next time to keep the airy consistency, I would put it in a piping bag and then put in the contaciner. PS you left some on the beeter, scrape all off. LOL Namaste
The loss of the airy consistency is 100% about the recipe, and nothing to do with how it was packaged-anything with this much cocoa butter in it will not stay airy as cocoa butter is brittle at room temperature. And I know about the leftovers-I always use 'em before washing up :)
Hi! I love this recipe! I just made it but I think I did something wrong. Mine is more "whipped" than "buttery". I'm thinking it may have been a combination of not letting the cocoa butter cool down enough. My shea was at room temperature so I don't think that's it. I used refined cocoa butter and refined shea butter. Do you think these are the issues? And can I get your consistency with this same batch by putting it in the fridge?
I'm not sure I'm understanding what is wrong-it is whipped, so it's supposed to be whipped? It does have a fairly light consistency/fast melting speed because it's whipped-that's the nature of whipped butters.
Ah haha. I honestly doubt you did anything wrong, you might’ve whipped yours more than I did but that’s probably it. If you gently heat the butter it’ll settle down a bit, but I’d try to avoid exceeding 40°C to preserve the essential oils.
It doesn't need one: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/need-add-preservative-recipe-long-will-last/, www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/long-will-______-last-shelf-life/
It must be the obsessive compulsive in me... I love that you properly scrape down the sides when you poured the melted cocoa butter. I hate watching videos where it's simply dumped into the next dish. I want to yell, "you're wasting product!" LOL I hurts my core, 😂
Oh goodness, yes! I can't stand it when you see a jar that obviously still has tons of product in it! That, and how do they even know how much ingredient they're actually using!? Those spatulas are the bomb for getting containers as empty as humanly possible.
I was watching your spatulas and I click you link to buy them thank you for an awesome video !! new sub for sure
OMG me too!! Ugh!!
Thank you. I have once again learned something from you, Humble Bee. I now understand the intermittent pause between the whipping and stirring. You are great love viewing your channel...I bought your book some time ago. 💖👍🏽👍🏽And, congrats on the seminar you were just featured in. I wish I could have attended.
I made this with a few extra ingredients. I added 200X aloe powder, cera bellina, pine resin and propolis. Came out really great! I use it every day on my feet after a shower. I needed something to fight athletes foot, hopefully it will work :)
I'm glad you're enjoying it! I definitely wouldn't consider it a treatment for athletes foot, though :/ Please go see a doctor for that!
This formula sounds very nice, thank you Marie. I like menthol, I already made your cold snap face cream, ohhh it´s so good, and leaves my face so fresh. I´m definitely going to try this one
Thanks, Am! I'm glad you are loving that cleansing balm-it's one of my favourites!
I thought using east African shea butter would work with this recipe. But I found out the hard way that it was the wrong type to use. East African Shea Butter has a higher olien oil content . West African shea butter is often much firmer and waxier than the softer, creamier East African shea butter. While using an electric beater it just got lighter and way too soft...didn't whip at all. Almost like a watery batter.
Just a tip DO NOT use east African shea butter for this recipe...it won't whip up and get fluffy like the video above!
How interesting! Thanks for sharing :D
So excited I made my first solo batch today
I bet a hybrid between this and your new camomile hand butter could kick butt. Lanolin, capuacu, menthol (or thymol) foot butter.
Ooooooer. YES!
Hi , I am doing this for the second time, this time added 1tsp of coconut oil and little bit of mango butter. Does it going to ruin the cream?Thanks
Hi:) i was trying to find the recipe in thr description box and i dont see it. Please help:)
I made some and love it but mine got hard. I can still use it and like I said I love it. Thank you for the video. Also, a suggestion for next time I make as to what to do so it doesn't get hard after it cools.
This one always gets harder after it a few days, you didn't do anything wrong :) Enjoy!
I just read your notes on Dimethicone, would you add this to the recipe? and if yes, how much? Thank you!
Yay! I love this butter. It's fabulous and my sister requests this twice a year for her and her S.O. With my left heel looking at surgery, I'll have plenty of this on hand.
Woohoo! I definitely put a bunch of this on my feet pre-bed last night :D
Thanks Madam
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
One more question - do you have any Canadian amazon affiliate links? I get most of my diy from amazon and you might as well benefit. Or any affiliate links in general, I suppose. I don't HAVE to buy from amazon if it's comparatively priced elsewhere and you have aff links.
I definitely do! amzn.to/2E2b4J0 :)
The DIY selection on Canadian Amazon isn't nearly as good, though-check out Windy Point, Voyageur, and New Directions Aromatics for better options :) None of those places have affiliate programs but they are pretty awesome shops!
Is it okay if the bottom of the pyrex touches the bottom of the pot? I can't tell from your videos. I usually let it sit on the bottom, is that getting too hot?
My pyrex has been touching the bottom of the pot for as long as I've been DIYing to no ill effect :)
Hi , wonder ful product. But in very hot countries, this butter tends to melt . How to handle it . it melts so bad that this is not shippable
Hey! You'll find the answer to your question in my FAQ on my website at humblebeeandme.com/faq/ 😊Happy making!
I made today, everything perfect but i feel greasy, what can i do for made less oily. Thanks.
The first thing I'd recommend doing is using less-this stuff is potent, a little goes a long way! And it will absorb into your skin quickly if you don't over apply. I know I've given my mom some of this and watched her apply gobs of it and then complain that it's greasy, but she was probably applying 10x more than she needed, so of course it was! So, give that a go first :)
Isabel Canizales try using mango butter instead of Shea butter. Also maybe use macadamia nut oil instead of cocoa butter. Then throw in some kaolin clay!
where do you get your essential oils
is it ok using essential oil without Carrie oil ? Sorry for ask cause I'm new in this things 😅
No; that's a good way to hurt yourself :(
Great recipe and technique. Next time to keep the airy consistency, I would put it in a piping bag and then put in the contaciner. PS you left some on the beeter, scrape all off. LOL Namaste
The loss of the airy consistency is 100% about the recipe, and nothing to do with how it was packaged-anything with this much cocoa butter in it will not stay airy as cocoa butter is brittle at room temperature. And I know about the leftovers-I always use 'em before washing up :)
Hi! I love this recipe! I just made it but I think I did something wrong. Mine is more "whipped" than "buttery". I'm thinking it may have been a combination of not letting the cocoa butter cool down enough. My shea was at room temperature so I don't think that's it. I used refined cocoa butter and refined shea butter. Do you think these are the issues? And can I get your consistency with this same batch by putting it in the fridge?
I'm not sure I'm understanding what is wrong-it is whipped, so it's supposed to be whipped? It does have a fairly light consistency/fast melting speed because it's whipped-that's the nature of whipped butters.
@@HumblebeeAndMe lol I guess what I'm trying to say is that yours looks thicker
Ah haha. I honestly doubt you did anything wrong, you might’ve whipped yours more than I did but that’s probably it. If you gently heat the butter it’ll settle down a bit, but I’d try to avoid exceeding 40°C to preserve the essential oils.
Does this whip melts again??? Coz of high temperature???
www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/will-this-melt-in-hot-weather/ :)
Thank you.
Can I make an emulsified butter with menthol? Its pretty humid at my place and the above Formulation is liquid all the time
Definitely :)
@@HumblebeeAndMe Any Formulation available for same? The butter is stable but its sweaty.. is it bcos of menthol?
Thank you so much for your reply ❤️
No is necesary use preservative?
No water, no preservative! :)
Can I add in hemp seed oil to this recipe? If yes how much? Thank you!
No; there's no liquid oil in this recipe, and adding some will drastically alter the consistency.
Can peppermint be used instead of the menthol? If so how much?
I've got a whole FAQ on this :) www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/can-use-peppermint-essential-oil-instead-menthol/
Can you do this recipe with kawakawa oil
Yup!
Hello, how would you incorporate an oil into this recipe...such as olive oil?
Please don't, it'll ruin the consistency of the final product-the recipe would have to completely re-developed to accommodate a liquid oil.
Humblebee & Me Got it and thank you! I really love the consistency.
Hi! Do you have a link to the container you use to keep the end product in? I didn't see it in the description? Thanks!
It's since been discontinued, so sadly no :(
That looks yummy ...
Thanks for watching! :)
Hello. What about the preservative?
It doesn't need one: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/need-add-preservative-recipe-long-will-last/, www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/long-will-______-last-shelf-life/
Does it need any preservatives?
No water, no preservatives :)
Do you have a similar recipe without the menthol?
I have tons of body butter recipes here: www.humblebeeandme.com/make-body-butter/. You could also just leave the menthol out of this recipe!
Vapor rub 😩😂
I'm new at this, love your videos, can i substitute menthol crystal for menthol essential oil?
Yup!
Don't we need any preservatives? 😊
Nope: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/need-add-preservative-recipe-long-will-last/.
this peppermint foot rub
I love you
Kitchen beaters 😩😂
Lovely, just made it!.....wow, if you rub your hands together, and inhale deeply....
Yay, I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for DIYing with me :)