Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter Body Butter:

Introduction:

This rich and luxurious body butter deeply nourishes and moisturizes the skin, leaving it feeling incredibly soft and smooth.

• Easy to Make: Relatively easy to make, requires a little more effort than the basic body butter.
• Useful for: Dry, mature skin. Provides intense hydration and helps to improve skin elasticity.

Benefits:

• Deeply Moisturizes: Provides intense hydration and nourishment to the skin.
• Improves Skin Elasticity: Helps to improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Nourishes and Softens: Leaves skin feeling incredibly soft, supple, and rejuvenated.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (57g) Shea Butter 
• 1/4 cup (57g) Cocoa Butter 
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Coconut Oil 
• 5 drops Vanilla Essential Oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl.
2. Melt the ingredients together using the double boiler method.
3. Stir gently until completely melted and combined.
4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
5. Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
6. Add the vanilla essential oil (if using) and stir well.
7. Transfer the body butter to a clean jar and store in a cool, dry place.

Why this is a great DIY project:

This rich and luxurious body butter is a perfect treat for your skin. It's a wonderful gift idea for friends and family, especially during the colder months when skin tends to become dry.

This Recipe was originally published in Shea Butter: The Ultimate DIY Ingredient