Introduction:

Warming Kombo Butter and Cayenne Cream is a DIY cream made from kombo butter, beeswax, cayenne pepper powder and ginger essential oil. Kombo butter is traditionally used in Ghana as a massage butter, and Baraka's is made by hand at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa.

Benefits:

Kombo Butter is a natural emollient that helps to soothe and hydrate the skin. Cayenne pepper is a natural stimulant that traditional use links with increased blood flow and a warming feel on the skin.

How to use:

Apply a small amount of the cream to the affected area and massage gently. Use with caution as cayenne pepper can be irritating to the skin.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Kombo Butter
• 1/4 cup beeswax
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a double boiler, melt the Kombo Butter and beeswax together.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the cayenne pepper powder and ginger essential oil.
3. Pour into a jar and allow to cool and set.

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• Baraka Kombo Butter, 8.8 oz (250 g): enough for four batches

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Beeswax, cayenne pepper powder and ginger essential oil are not Baraka products; use your usual supplier.

Caution:

Kombo Butter and other ingredients may cause a reaction. Try a small patch first.