My Modified Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner

Remember how I have mentioned in a previous post that  I hate how Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner sits on my hair.  Well, I found a way to modify the product so that it will penetrate into my hair strands.... and I am LOVING it!!  Before I go one, if you do not use silicones (cones), please be adviced that this product contains silicones.  I actually bought this product before I knew about silicones and how it can cause build up on the hair shaft.


If you decide to try this product and see that it "sits" on top of your hair instead of penetrating it, you can try my new mixture.

You will need
2 tablespoons of Cantu Shea Butter
2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera Juice
2 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil
2 teaspoons of Castor Oil (I used Jamaican Black Castor Oil)

Mix together in a small container.

That's it.

Remember to always check the pH level of products when you decide to mix.  I tested the mixture above and it has a pH level of 4, which is good (similar to hair sebum (4.5-5.5)

To preserve my leave-in, if I have any left over, I store it in the refridgerator.  Remember to label it. ;)

Comments

  1. AvalonApril 16, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I hate that leave in as well, I will try that recipe.

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  2. Rue St. VincentAugust 13, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    im gonna try this myself. I bought the leave in today and have a few reservations about it

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalAugust 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      I hope it works for you. If not use the same recipe but replace the Cantu with Kinky curly knot today.

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  3. Prisca December 6, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    nice page. so helpful check me out once you get a chance. bisouu

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  4. Lana Johanna ThomasMarch 31, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    what's the ph level of the leave in before you mix it with aloe & oils? :O

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalApril 1, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      Unfortunately, I did not test the ph level of the Cantu. I do not use this mixture any more, since the Cantu contains silicone and I am no longer using products with silicone.

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  5. supyMarch 14, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    I'm trying it right now~~~

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  6. supyMarch 15, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    My hair came our beautiful - thank you for sharing!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    This is Kimmaytube leave-in recipe. I heard it's pretty good.

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  8. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Hello i just wanted to know how did you test it? Because my test strips don't pick it up because its so thick...i don't know what to do...

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalApril 22, 2015 at 2:08 PM

      I stick the test strip in, wait 30 secs and then pull out.

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