Shealoe – Shea Butter + Aloe Vera Gel 08/05/09
Updated 9/23/2011
As promised my basic recipe for Shealoe or Whipped Shea Butter with Aloe Vera Gel. I know there are many recipes available 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. I use my Shealoe from head to toe, literally.
Ok here we go.
You’ll need:
1/2 cup of unrefined white or yellow shea butter
1/4 cup of aloe vera gel
2 tablespoons of coconut oil and/or olive oil depending on your preference.
Begin by scooping room temperature shea butter in a bowl. Whip with a hand mixer on low speed until fluffy in consistence. Once it’s soft add the aloe vera gel and coconut oil. Mix again with hand mixer on low speed. Spoon into a container with a lid. Store in a cool dry place.
Shealoe can be used as a hair moisturizer/ styling product and an after shower body cream. Apply Shealoe to wet or dry clean hair or skin. For hair after application style as desired.
More Information: http://www.naturalhairrules.com/
Ingredients can be purchased here at the Natural Hair Rules!!! Store.
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Thanks!!! I can’t wait to make it.
This recipe is right up my alley, I was just looking to make some shealoe butter but needed a recipe. Thanks
As many tips I get from your site, who needs market products….lol…I’ve never purchased aloe vera gel…to be continued I guess
I’m going to get up on this, ASAP…thanks!!
This is really great tips how long and for how many days this process should be done.
@ millimegan- it doesn’t take long to make. I apply as a body moisturizer daily and on my hair after each wash. I also use to seal my ends if I’m wearing twist.
This truly is simple. If you are mixing with a hand mixer, what type of consistency are u looking for before u stop? Oh and can u recommend any other great oil to mix in for a little added scent? I just can’t handle the smell of coconut oil.
Thanx
@DanyelleLoves You just want to make sure it is mix completely so the consistency should be the same throughout for mixture. The oil is in such a small amount you wont smell the oil but you can sub for any carrier or essential oil.
Is this mixture good for locks? I’m looking for something different than the regular jams and locking gels.
I’m going to try it because it sounds EASY. I’ve seen other Shealoe recipes that sound much more complicated!
Just tried it and used a little on my body and it feels awesome. Can’t wait to use it on my hair this week! YEAH!!!!!
Could there be any substitutes for the shea butter? It is not available everywhere.
Where can I find coconut oil?
I bought my coconut oil from Whole Foods but you can usually find it at any of your grocery stores.
I’ve used this mix in the past and still do fir my two strand twists, but I never measured anything. I just put more shea butter than aloe (I used the natural gell/goop from the actual plant) and mixed it up. Also, I used whipped shea butter (I whiped yellow shea butter with coconut oil, Tea Tree Oil, few drops of lemon essential oil for nice smell).
I got %100 natural coconut oil from a West Indian/Asian fruitstand
Love the results. Used it for the first time last night and I’m sold on it. I’m cancelling that appointment with my stylist on Friday.
Thanks
where can I get aloe vera gel?
how do you use this? after washing?
how long does it last once mixed? Can I put it in a container and use it as needed or should I make just enough for that time?
My friend and I just made it last night and I used on both hair and skin….feels WIKED!!! I love it! I will be using this from NOW ON!!!
can the aloe vera gel be replaced with aloe juice
Thanks!!!
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Thank you for posting this shealoe mix recipe!!! @Anonymous (7/8) I think if you use aloe vera juice you would have to refrigerate the mixture and that might alter the consistency.(Found that out yesterday -LOL) Gel has the preservatives in it already so you can keep the mixture out and creamy.
This sounds very simple and easy, two things that I like when it comes to hair!! I need as much moisture as I can get in this cold WI weather.
Could someone tell me where to find raw unrefined shea butter? The online reviews that I’ve read have confused me about which kind is best, (yellow or ivory), and where to find it.
Whar kind of shea butter should I buy? There are so many places to buy and I’m getting confused. I know it should be unrefined but what brand should I buy?
What about tea tree oil? Any specific brand?!
Thank you.
You can find unrefined shea butter usually at a flea market or where african or caribbean items are sold.I used the aloe from my plant and olive oil. I can’t wait to try it out on my hair. It feels great on the skin!
i love the hair recipes on your page, keep up the good work and info keep it coming
Thank you. Shea butter is better when melted on the stove on very low heat. Microwaving can zap the saponificals which are the primary benefits in shea butter. Naturals and organic benefits don’t mix well with microwaving. A friend used to brew herb tea bags in water in the microwave. That’s a no no. Use natural heating for most benefit
Also, all shea butter is not created equal make sure you know the color and fragrance of pure unrefined shea butter. Open it, rub it between your fingers and smell it. Shea butter can spoil. Research the qualities especially if you plan to buy large amounts
I got the recipe and have all of the ingredients, but now I need to know how to apply it! I hope to hear from you today (cause this post is dated at least 2009) and I want to use it now.
You just apply it to wet hair from root to tip no different than any other hair product
Been locing about four years and have never been told how to care for my hair between sessions. Don’t get me wrong..my hair is beautiful, but what to do between is important to me. Thanks for the response.
Where can I find aloe Vera gel?
At the link in post where it says “ingredients can be purchased here”
nice mix, i love shae butter.
I didnt melt the Shea butter first instead, I just whipped the Shea butter and aloe Vera gel together but now the wont mix. Is it still okay to melt it so that it mix together?
Yes you can but I would try whipping again first.
I made this a couple of weeks ago and I love it!! I love what it does for my natural hair and my skin!!!!
I have used this recipe since I first started loc-ing. I always melt the shea in the micro or on top of stove is better to mix with. My mixer would get the Shea all stuck on them so I melt I add Jazmine, Carrot, Olive, and Tea tree oils….along of course with aloe gel. What I didnt know is I can use it on my skin! Sometimes I add spike glue for a hold for my locs I have soft hair and takes long to loc
Hello I have been natural for over a year and this is wonderful will be trying this soon.
Blessings
Can you use aloe vera gel straight from the plant? I live in florida and it is readily available down here from the earth. Thanks.
You have to make sure that you use some sort of preservative. See this link for info http://www.naturalhairrules.com/how-to-be-your-own-natural-mixtress/
I made your shealoe mix and tweaked it with some essential oils and vitamin E as body butter treat for my honey. He likes it Thank You