We love making natural beauty products - and they are one of our favorite gift ideas since they can be easily customized and are excellent for relatives, friends, pregnant moms, babies and even those with sensitive skin. Add essential body oils to customize - think citrus and lavender in spring and summer and peppermint in the winter.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Shea Butter
- 1/2 cup Cacao Butter
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup light oil (like olive oil)
- Optional: 10-30 drops of your favorite essential oil
Instructions:
In a double boiler or glass bowl, combine all ingredients except essential oils.
Bring to medium heat and stir constantly until all ingredients are melted.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Move to fridge and let cool another 1 hour or until starting to harden but still somewhat soft.
Use a hand mixer to whip for 10 minutes until fluffy.
Return to fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
Store in a glass jar with a lid and use as you would regular lotion or body butter. If your home stays above 75 degrees, it may soften and need to be kept at the fridge, but it will stay whipped at a temperature lower than that.
Enjoy!
Bring to medium heat and stir constantly until all ingredients are melted.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Move to fridge and let cool another 1 hour or until starting to harden but still somewhat soft.
Use a hand mixer to whip for 10 minutes until fluffy.
Return to fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
Store in a glass jar with a lid and use as you would regular lotion or body butter. If your home stays above 75 degrees, it may soften and need to be kept at the fridge, but it will stay whipped at a temperature lower than that.
Enjoy!
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