Red Palm Oil and Shea Butter Body Balm:

This luxurious body balm combines the nourishing properties of Red Palm Oil with the soothing benefits of shea butter, leaving your skin feeling incredibly soft and hydrated.

Benefits:

• Deeply moisturizes: Provides intense hydration to dry, rough skin.

• Soothes and calms: Helps to soothe and calm irritated skin.

• Leaves skin feeling silky smooth: Creates a silky-smooth finish on your skin.

Ingredients:

• Red Palm Oil: 1/4 cup (57g)

• Shea Butter: 1/4 cup (57g)

• Beeswax: 1 tablespoon (14g)

• Lavender Essential Oil: 5 drops

Instructions:

1. In a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt together Red Palm Oil, shea butter, and beeswax.

2. Stir well until all ingredients are completely melted and combined.

3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

4. Stir in lavender essential oil.

5. Pour the mixture into clean jars and allow it to cool and solidify completely.

6. Store in a cool, dark place.

This is a wonderful gift idea for friends and family. You can customize the scent by adding different essential oils, such as rose, chamomile, or citrus.

This Recipe was originally published in Red Palm Oil: The Ultimate DIY Ingredient