Monday, August 19, 2013

MANGO-SHEA MOISTURIZING BODY BUTTER


  • 4-oz. Mango Butter
  • 4-oz. Shea Butter
  • 2-oz. Coconut Oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Almond Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Jojoba Oil
  • Essential Oils (optional)
  • 2 to 4 drop Vitamin E Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Arrow Root (optional)
Melt Mango Shea Butter with Coconut Oil in a bain-marie (double boiler)
Add Almond and Jojoba Oil

Cool mixture (preferably in the freezer), until firm, but not solid

Add Essential Oils (I used 25-30 drops of Rosemary Oil and about 15-20 drops Lemon) and Vitamin E and with a hand held mixer whip until fluffy (for about five minutes)
Stir in Arrow Root
Whip mixture to incorporate

Store in air tight container and use when needed on feet hands and arms

Adapted from (on-line recipe):

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