Well, I can't speak for everyone, but the COLD weather has officially arrived to Chicago. UGH!! And what comes with cold weather....dry skin. So, I decided to create my own rich body butter.
Ingredients:
- 2oz Shea Butter
- 2oz Mango Butter
- 2oz Cocoa Butter
- 3 tsp Apricot Oil
- 1 tbs Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 tsp Beeswax (grated or pearls)
- Lavender Essential Oil/ Fragrance Oil of Choice
- 1/4 tsp Vitamin E Oil (preservative)
- Clean Empty Jar ( i used one from a previous store bought cream, it's good to save jar FYI; economical and green)
Instructions:
Take all the ingredients and place them in a microwave safe bowl ( except the Fragrance Oil). Place measuring cup in a pot/skillet with boiling water. Let ingredients melt and stir. When melted, stir in EO or Fragrance Oil and whip. Pour mixture into clean jar and let sit overnight.
Note: If you use the microwave, make sure all the beeswax pearls melt.
Voila!
My Results, Enjoy!
The jar was too large, but I wanted to make sure I liked this recipe before I made larger amounts.
Once the Butter Set
The butter will melt in your hands and once applied to the skin. My next batch, will try to make it creamier. It felt very rich and smooth on my skin. Great for the 9 degree weather here!
Ms. DIY
Thanks great bblog
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