Shea Butter and Oatmeal Hand Mask

Introduction: This soothing hand mask is perfect for dry, cracked hands. The combination of shea butter and oatmeal helps to hydrate and soften the skin.

Benefits:

• Shea butter: Moisturizes, softens, and protects the skin.

• Oatmeal: Has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) shea butter

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) oatmeal

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey

Instructions:

1. Melt the shea butter in a double boiler.

2. Remove from heat and stir in the oatmeal and honey.

3. Apply the mask to clean, damp hands and leave for 15-20 minutes.

4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Why make this recipe at home? This recipe allows you to create a natural and soothing hand mask that is free of harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances. You can also customize the ingredients to suit your preferences and adjust the consistency of the mask.

This Recipe was originally published in 30 Shea Butter DIY Recipes

Quick answers

Shea butter hand mask

A shea butter hand mask is a rich layer of shea butter left on the hands for a short time before rinsing. This one blends melted shea butter with oatmeal and honey, and you leave it on clean, damp hands for 15 to 20 minutes to hydrate and soften dry hands. More in Benefits:

How to make shea butter and oatmeal hand mask?

Melt 1/4 cup (60 ml) shea butter in a double boiler, then take it off the heat and stir in 1/4 cup (60 ml) oatmeal and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey. Spread it on clean, damp hands, leave it for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. More in Instructions:

Shea butter and oatmeal hand mask recipe

You need 1/4 cup (60 ml) shea butter, 1/4 cup (60 ml) oatmeal and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey. Melt the shea butter, stir in the oatmeal and honey off the heat, and apply the mask to clean, damp hands. Baraka's unrefined shea butter, made by hand by women's groups at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, works well here. More in Ingredients: