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Homemade Body Butter
This smooth and moisturizing body butter makes a great gift...be sure to make some extra body butter for yourself!
Prep:
10mins
Cook:
5mins
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Shea Butter
- 1/4 Cup Mango Butter or Cocoa Butter
- 1/4 Cup Carrier Oil - jojoba, sweet almond, etc
- 3 Tablespoons arrowroot powder optional - prevents product from feeling greasy
- 36 drops Essential Oil (1% solution) - lavender, geranium, frankincense (12 drops ea) or pre-made blend of choice
How to Make It
Melt butters in a double boiler In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot into the carrier oil and add to the melted butters.
Stir to combine. Allow to cool for 30-60 minutes and then add the essential oils. Whisk with a fork until it appears “whipped.”
Scoop the body butter into a jar and seal with a lid. Store at room temperature about six months. (if bacteria isn’t introduced to the mixture via dirty hands)
