DIY Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Body Cream
I have had some issues with dry and sensitive skin, so one of the product I was really keen to make myself was a body butter that would help soothe and moisturise my skin. This is the simple recipe I use: INGREDIENTS - 500g Organic coconut oil - 500g Organic shea butter - Essential oil (I chose Lavender oil) - 350ml Organic almond oil. MAKING THE PRODUCT - Mix the shea butter, coconut oil and almond oil together in a bowl - Heat the mixture using a Bain Marie technique: this means placing the bowl in a saucepan of warm water, which surrounds its content with gentle heat - Once the mixture has melted remove the bowl from the heat and add 30 drops of your chosen essential oil - Allow the mixture to cool down and to start to solidify. To speed the solidifying process I usually put the bowl into the fridge and regularly check its consistence. You don't want it to get too hard as it will make it difficult to whip in the next step of this...