how much shea butter

[charlotteda]

If you want to add a little shea butter to a recipe...what is the usual amount ?

Charlotte

 

[reallyrita]

I use 2 ounces per lb of oils but I subtract two ounces of my coconut oil to make it still come out to 16 ounces of oils. I don't just substitute without running it through soap calc just to be sure.

 

[tinker-bell]

I use between 5% and 8% for best results.

 

[Ishbel]

I always SF mine at 4% and it really makes a difference but I do know that for some people SB is drying. For me (and a lot of my customers) its lovely. SB is not supposed to be affected by the saponification process so it does really make a rich, skin food bar. that is my experience but, as I say, I dont have any problems with it so I might not be the best judge.