After-Sun Cooling Body Butter

What conditions it helps with:

• Unexpected spring sunburn

• First-of-season sun exposure damage

• UV overexposure from outdoor activities

• Hot, irritated skin from sun

• Prevention of peeling after sunburn

• Soothing spring sun sensitivity

• Inflammatory response to UV exposure

• Supporting skin repair after sun damage

Why this is a great DIY recipe: Spring sunburns happen unexpectedly—weather feels cool but UV is intense. This cooling butter provides immediate relief and accelerates healing through natural mechanisms. The whipped texture spreads easily over tender skin. Store in refrigerator during spring—cold temperature plus anti-inflammatory ingredients creates powerful relief. Most users report significant pain reduction within 30 minutes and visibly reduced redness within 24 hours.

Ingredients:

• Raw shea butter: 80ml (1/3 cup)

• Virgin coconut oil: 60ml (1/4 cup)

• Baobab oil: 30ml (2 tablespoons)

• Shea oil: 15ml (1 tablespoon)

• Vitamin E oil: 5ml (1 teaspoon)

Instructions:

1. Bring shea butter and coconut oil to room temperature

2. Combine in large bowl

3. Whip for 7-8 minutes until fluffy and volume doubles

4. While whipping, drizzle in baobab oil, shea oil, then vitamin E

5. Continue whipping 2-3 minutes

6. Transfer to jar

7. Store in refrigerator

8. Apply generously to sunburned skin every 2-3 hours

Customization Ideas:

• Add 10-12 drops peppermint essential oil for enhanced cooling

• Include 8-10 drops lavender for pain relief and healing

• Add 15ml aloe vera gel for extra cooling (reduces shelf life to 2-3 weeks)