Homemade Body Butter

This is an awesome recipe to try if you're looking for an all natural lotion. I started using it a year ago, and recently made another batch that I thought I would share with the internet world. It's free of all of the nasty chemicals that are often found in store brand moisturizers, it's economical, and you don't need very much, so it will last forever! Well maybe a few months, but anyways, you get the picture. So here it is...

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Shea Butter

1/2 cup Cocoa Butter

1/2 Cup Coconut Oil

1/2 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

15 drops Essential Oil (I like to use Lavender, but use what you'd like)

Double Boiler

Hand/Stand Mixer

Directions:

1. Measure all butters and oils in glass jar.

2. Fill a large skillet/saucepan with 1-1.5 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the glass jar to the center of the saucepan to melt and combine ingredients.

3. Stir every few minutes until the ingredients are melted and combined. (10-15 minutes)

4. Once everything is melted, remove from heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Add desired essential oils.

5. Once essential oils are added, let it rest in a cool place (such as the refrigerator) until it has set.

6. Once chilled, take out of refrigerator. With a stand or hand mixer, start on low and slowly turn the speed higher until the lotion becomes light and fluffy (around 3-5 minutes).

7. You're done! Store mixture in a glass jar and keep in a cool place.

*Be conscious of the type of essential oil you use. If you're using a citrus oil refer to the photosensitivty post.