Recipe: whipped body butter

A simple recipe for a do-it-yourself body butter. Whether it's for gift giving or to have a synthetic-free cream on hand, this body butter is extremely nourishing and is perfect for babies or sensitive skin. Add your favorite essential oils to create the scent of your choice.


Ingredients:

• Glass jar with lid
• 1/4 cup almond, jojoba or olive oil
• 1/4 cup of shea butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup of cocoa butter
• 10-20 drops of essential oil of your choice

Directions for use:

1. In a double boiler, combine all ingredients except essential oils.
2. Heat on low-medium temperature and stir constantly until all ingredients are melted.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Place in refrigerator and let cool for 30 minutes or until butter begins to harden but is still soft.
5. Add your essential oils.
6. Using a hand mixer, whip the mixture for a minimum of 5 minutes until it is aerated.
7. Return the mixture to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to solidify.
8. Store in a glass jar and use as a body butter.

Source: www.nowfoods.com