Shealoe - Shea Butter + Aloe Vera Gel

 

 

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Shealoe - Shea Butter + Aloe Vera Gel

via Natural Hair Rules!!! by tamara@naturalhairrules.com (Natural Hair Rules!!!) on 8/4/09

As promised my basic recipe for Shealoe. I know there are many recipes avaliable online but this is probably the most simple with only three ingredients. Shea Butter alone is a great all natural moisturizer. Combined with aloe vera gel it is softer and easier to work with. It can serve as a creamy moisturizer and/or styling product. Feel free to improvise and add your favorite essential oils. I suggest that your use a glass mixing bowl for easier clean up. Ok here we go.

You'll need:

1/2 cup of unrefined white or yellow shea butter

1/4 cup of aloe vera gel

1 tbs of coconut oil

Soften the shea butter by microwaving for about 30 secs or warming over a water bath. Its ok if it melts completely. Once it's soft add the aloe vera gel and coconunt oil. Mix by hand or with a hand mixer on low speed. Pour in a contain with a lid and let settle. Store in a cool dry place.

 

 

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