Simple Coconut Oil Body Butter:

This easy-to-make body butter is perfect for all skin types and leaves your skin feeling deeply hydrated and nourished.

Benefits:

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

• Nourishes and softens: Leaves skin feeling soft, supple, and smooth.

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

Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil: 1/2 cup (114g)

• Shea Butter: 1/4 cup (57g)

• Jojoba Oil: 2 tablespoons (30ml)

• Vitamin E Oil: 10 drops

Instructions:

1. In a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt together coconut oil and shea butter.

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

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

4. Stir in jojoba oil and vitamin E 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 simple and effective body butter that you can easily customize by adding different essential oils to suit your preference.

This Recipe was originally published in Coconut Oil:  The Ultimate DIY Guide and Recipes