Luscious, luscious, luscious; this body cream sits firmly in my top 5 favourites! A beautiful and creamy body moisturiser that takes pride of place on my bathroom shelf.
It’s so versatile; sometimes it is my body cream, sometimes it is my face lotion, and sometimes it tames frizzy hair. Even in cool weather, it still maintains its lightness and fluffiness!! A little goes a long way so don’t be too heavy-handed or you’ll end up a slippery oily mess! You simply must try this one.
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Makes: 200 g | 7.1 oz Prep time: < 10 min. (plus setting time)
INGREDIENTS
75 g | 2.6 oz shea butter
75 g | 2.6 oz coconut oil
50 g | 1.8 oz carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil and sweet almond oil are popular choices)
30 drops of essential oils
My choice of essential oils…
My
METHOD
- Add shea butter, coconut oil
and carrier oil to a glass bowl and heat until completely melted. (Double boiler method– place bowl on a pot of gently simmering water and stir frequently; Microwave method– heat in short bursts on low, stopping and stirring frequently). Remove from heat. - Add essential oils and mix until combined.
- Place bowl in
fridge until almost solidified (this usually takes at least 3-4 hours). It will need to feel thick and firm when touched. - Scrape down sides of
bowl , and using a hand or electric beater, whip until opaque, white and fluffy. - Transfer into
container of choice.
THERMAL APPLIANCE METHOD
- Add shea butter, coconut oil
and carrier oil to thermal appliance bowl and melt: 4-5 minutes | approx. 70˚C (158˚F) | low speed. Extend time if required, until ingredients have completely melted. - Add essential oils and mix for 5-10 seconds on low/medium speed, or until combined.
- Place bowl in
fridge until almost solidified (this usually takes at least 3-4 hours). It will need to feel thick and firm when touched. - Scrape down sides of bowl and whip for 30-40 seconds on medium/high speed or until opaque, white and fluffy. Scrape down sides and whip again if required.
- Transfer into
container of choice.
TO USE
Scoop a generous amount of cream and apply to body.
RECIPE NOTES
- Double the essential oils if you want a more powerful aroma. Beware – citrus essential oils can be phototoxic when used directly and undiluted on the skin. In saying that, if you are concerned, don’t apply it immediately before sun exposure.
- It is imperative to wait until your mixture has practically solidified before whipping.
- Keep in a cool place!!! If it gets hot it WILL melt!!
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