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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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**jennyk213** Homemade shea/cocoa butter
I read your response below to the person asking about the homemade body butter. When you say 8 parts to 2 parts. How much is that exactly? I tried to do this and I'm having the same issue with mine - its soft at first but then a few hours later its hard as a rock. I'm wondering if I used too much of something and the parts aren't quite balanced. I don't like fragrance and its nice to have something that is soft to use a lotion. Please explain how much a "part" should be. TIA.
Re: **jennyk213** Homemade shea/cocoa butter
It can be any amount you want as long as the finished product is 80% shea butter and 20% oil (8 parts to 2 parts). In amounts that would be
1/4 c. shea butter to 1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 c. shea butter to 1/8 c. oil
1 c. shea butter to 1/4 c. oil
I hope this helps! Sorry that my original post was confusing.
Also, I don't remember if I had it in the original post but I whip mine with the mixer on the highest speed for a while....like a good 5 minutes or longer sometimes...until it gets light and fluffy.
Tired after a long morning of hiking and swimming.
Good luck! I hope it works this time.
Tired after a long morning of hiking and swimming.