Posted by Les Mauvaises Herbes
We were really excited to share this discovery with you. Yes, LOCAL plant butters! In this column, we’re sharing everything you need to know about oat and hemp butter if you’re looking for more local ingredients for your homemade concoctions.
Oat and hemp… in butter form?
Shea, mango, and cocoa butters are three raw ingredients we ADORE. However, let’s be honest, they aren't local at all.
We went looking for local plant-based butters, but we have to admit that we don't really grow products that offer a raw plant butter, as is the case with the trio above and many nuts that unfortunately don't grow in our regions.
Did we give up? Nooooope! We did our research and discovered that two local ingredients are also available as butter: oats and hemp!
Ta-da!
“Huh? Oats and hemp don't produce butter?”
Fair point! Oats and hemp don't naturally produce butter, but rather a liquid oil.
So how do we get a butter from oat and hemp oil? We mix them with a base of soybean butter (also a local ingredient). It gives a great result that is very pleasant on the skin and can be used in the same way as shea or mango butter.
Soybean butter?
Soybean butter, for its part, is obtained by hydrogenating the oil of the same name to achieve a thicker texture.
HYDROGENATED oil.
[Insert dramatic music here]
Haha! Yes, we dared to do it.
We know, this term often makes us jump because of its bad reputation in food and its impact on our health. But here, the point isn't to consume this oil, but to apply it to our skin.
Hydrogenating oil involves adding hydrogen atoms so they bond with carbon atoms. This transforms double bonds into single bonds, and in doing so, turns unsaturated fats into partially saturated fats. The liquid oil thus becomes solid.
Where it's more problematic is in the diet. The quantity and type of fatty acids we ingest directly influence the liver's production and elimination of cholesterol.
Can applying hydrogenated oil to the skin have negative effects on cholesterol elimination? In our opinion, the considerations are completely different. But in reality, there are no direct studies on this subject. It's up to you to see if it works for you!
It's the compromise we currently have to make to use more local plant butters. And we think it's a great option!
Note that soybean butter is widely used in the cosmetic industry and is considered perfectly safe.
Hydrogenated soybean oil (or butter) is rich in lecithin, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids. Added to this base are the properties of hemp and oat oils. Hemp butter is ideal for dehydrated and/or mature skin, while oat butter is emollient and perfect for sensitive skin.
How do we use our oat and hemp butters?
We have been using and testing them here for several months and we ADORE them! Hemp butter and oat butter are really pleasant on the skin and leave a satin finish! Wow!
We love them in whipped body butters, balms, hair masks, and exfoliating face butters. They can also be used to make creams, conditioners, liniment... really everything, actually!
We use them in smaller quantities on the face due to the comedogenic rating of soybean butter, which is around 2-3, but every skin is unique. It's up to you to see if your face likes it a little or loves it to pieces!
In terms of texture, they are softer than their cousins shea and mango. You will therefore need to use a larger proportion to obtain similar textures.
You can even whip them on their own, cold, to obtain a butter that is very simple and pleasant to use. You can also drizzle in a bit of an oil of your choice or a nice macerate while whipping for a lighter, creamier texture.
Try our recipe!
Try our cold-whipped local butter recipe. It's very simple and oh-so-appreciated by the skin.
Whipped Oat Body Butter - express recipe
Want to make your own whipped butter, but don't want to pull out the double boiler and all the fuss? Try my express "cold" recipe. No need to heat anything up. Yeah!
- Marie
Préparation
15
Conservation
12-18 mois
Rendement
65 ml
