I started making my own beauty products after I discovered the amount of chemicals and toxins in products that we were using every day. This body butter is very rich and luxurious, moisturising to the skin and smells amazing.
Please see below benefits and information on the ingredients in this luscious body butter.
Shea Butter:
is the fat the is extracted from the nut of the shea tree. It is ivory in colour when raw and white when processed or refined.
is softens skin and can condition, tone, smooth and soothe the skin.
is rich in powerful anti-oxidants, Vitamins: A, E & F and has a claming effect in sore skin. Helpful when dealing with acne, psoraisis and eczema.
safe to consume if it is 100% pure.
Cocoa Butter:
is a vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean.
is rich in natural compounds that help improve blood flow to the skin, therefore slowing down the ageing process and also protecting from uv rays.
smooths skin, scars, wrinkles and marks.
moisturises, improving elasticity of the skin.
Coconut oil:
hydrates the skin so
has anti-ageing, antioxidants, Vitamins E & A
better for use on your body and may clog pores on your face
Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil:
calming, soothing and relaxing and great for skin.
is anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
good for wrinkles.
Recipe
Makes 2 large jars or 6 small jars approx
100g organic raw Shea
100g organic Cocoa Butter
50g organic Coconut oil
20 - 30 drops Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Doterra Lavender Essential Oil. (If you don’t like lavender, you can substitute the essential oil for one that you prefer.)
METHOD
Melt the butters in a bowl over a pot of simmering water. Allow to cool before adding the essential oil. Stir to combine.
Once completely cooled, place the bowl in the fridge to set for about 25 minutes, you will know it is ready to whip when the top is just set. If you push your finger into it, it will make an imprint and still be soft. Using an electric mixer beat until light and fluffy. The mixture will double in size. Spoon or pipe into jars.
The result a beautiful luxurious natural body butter. The mixture will set, to use simply rub between your palms the butter will melt and you can apply it to your body.