Shealoe – Shea Butter + Aloe Vera Gel

August 5, 2009 By 49 Comments


Updated 9/23/2011DSC01943 300x204 Shealoe Shea Butter + Aloe Vera Gel

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 or the oil of 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.

 

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Ingredients can be purchased here at the Natural Hair Rules!!! Store.

Filed Under: Moisturizing/Hydrating, Recipes/ DIY

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  1. OMB says:
    August 6, 2009 at 11:07 am
    Thanks!!! I can’t wait to make it.
    Reply
  2. naturallady says:
    August 6, 2009 at 12:39 pm
    This recipe is right up my alley, I was just looking to make some shealoe butter but needed a recipe. Thanks
    Reply
  3. Ms. Silky Coils says:
    August 6, 2009 at 1:31 pm
    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
    Reply
  4. Beautifully.Conjured.Up says:
    August 7, 2009 at 1:44 am
    I’m going to get up on this, ASAP…thanks!!
    Reply
  5. milliemegan says:
    August 7, 2009 at 10:31 am
    This is really great tips how long and for how many days this process should be done.
    Reply
  6. Natural Hair Rules!!! says:
    August 7, 2009 at 2:43 pm
    @ 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.
    Reply
  7. DanyelleLoves says:
    August 23, 2009 at 3:14 pm
    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 :-)
    Reply
  8. Natural Hair Rules!!! says:
    August 27, 2009 at 1:47 am
    @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.
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  9. Regina says:
    September 20, 2009 at 3:06 pm
    Is this mixture good for locks? I’m looking for something different than the regular jams and locking gels.
    Reply
  10. SashaSimone says:
    October 28, 2009 at 4:15 am
    I’m going to try it because it sounds EASY. I’ve seen other Shealoe recipes that sound much more complicated!
    Reply
  11. SashaSimone says:
    October 28, 2009 at 5:08 am
    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!!!!!
    Reply
  12. mineral foundation says:
    November 19, 2009 at 2:07 pm
    Could there be any substitutes for the shea butter? It is not available everywhere.
    Reply
  13. Anonymous says:
    November 22, 2009 at 9:50 pm
    Where can I find coconut oil?
    Reply
  14. Natural Hair Rules!!! says:
    November 23, 2009 at 12:19 am
    I bought my coconut oil from Whole Foods but you can usually find it at any of your grocery stores.
    Reply
  15. Anonymous says:
    December 8, 2009 at 3:40 pm
    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
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  16. Anonymous says:
    December 16, 2009 at 4:09 am
    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

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says:
    December 18, 2009 at 4:18 am
    where can I get aloe vera gel?
    Reply
  18. Anonymous says:
    December 21, 2009 at 11:41 pm
    how do you use this? after washing?
    Reply
  19. Carlyn says:
    January 7, 2010 at 2:41 pm
    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?
    Reply
  20. Anonymous says:
    April 21, 2010 at 6:01 pm
    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!!!
    Reply
  21. Anonymous says:
    July 8, 2010 at 3:18 pm
    can the aloe vera gel be replaced with aloe juice
    Reply
  22. Anonymous says:
    July 13, 2010 at 2:09 pm
    Thanks!!!
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world,that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life :o )
    Reply
  23. Anonymous says:
    July 13, 2010 at 2:11 pm
    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.
    Reply
  24. SkorpyanJ says:
    December 17, 2010 at 4:08 pm
    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.
    Reply
  25. Anonymous says:
    January 7, 2011 at 10:54 am
    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.
    Reply
  26. Oleander says:
    January 17, 2011 at 4:56 pm
    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.

    Reply
  27. Galandab says:
    January 27, 2011 at 12:10 am
    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!
    Reply
  28. jacqueline says:
    February 5, 2011 at 4:24 pm
    i love the hair recipes on your page, keep up the good work and info keep it coming
    Reply
  29. QLady says:
    April 29, 2011 at 8:19 am
    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
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  30. QLady says:
    April 29, 2011 at 8:21 am
    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
    Reply
  31. myhairisme says:
    June 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm
    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. ;-)
    Reply
  32. myhairisme says:
    June 19, 2011 at 7:03 am
    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.
    Reply
  33. Mia says:
    June 30, 2011 at 9:25 pm
    Where can I find aloe Vera gel?
    Reply
  34. combchronicles says:
    July 15, 2011 at 3:06 am
    nice mix, i love shae butter.
    Reply
  35. Anna says:
    September 25, 2011 at 8:42 am
    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?
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  36. benita david says:
    October 5, 2011 at 3:15 pm
    I made this a couple of weeks ago and I love it!! I love what it does for my natural hair and my skin!!!!
    Reply
  37. Nashida Muhammad says:
    October 5, 2011 at 3:51 pm
    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
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  38. Tabatha says:
    October 5, 2011 at 5:48 pm
    Hello I have been natural for over a year and this is wonderful will be trying this soon.
    Blessings
    Reply
  39. yolanda says:
    October 5, 2011 at 5:53 pm
    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.
    Reply
  40. Santasha'a Styles says:
    December 4, 2011 at 9:42 am
    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
    Reply
  41. cesz says:
    August 18, 2012 at 6:37 am
    if am gonna use the aloe vera gel and shea butter, what sort of preservative will i have to use?also do i add water to it, can it be used for a month or i just make little at a time that is enough for that particular time?
    Reply
  42. Felicia says:
    December 8, 2012 at 4:30 am
    Hi there, Where can i find undefined shea butter?
    Reply
  43. anonymous says:
    December 21, 2012 at 3:53 pm
    I have dry 4c hair does this work s a daily condition or is it best for two strand twist
    Reply
  44. Shay BrownSugar says:
    June 13, 2013 at 11:39 am
    Thank you Tamara, will try as soon as i get me some aloe vera gel
    Reply

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