Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Body Lotion

Melt 3.5 oz (100 g) shea butter with 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) coconut oil, then stir in 2 fl oz (60 ml) aloe vera gel for a homemade body lotion, using Baraka's unrefined shea butter, made by hand at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana. Shea butter and coconut oil are both excellent moisturizers that help to hydrate and nourish your skin.

Benefits:

1. 1. Hydrates and nourishes skin

   2. Shea butter is traditionally used on dry skin

   3. Virgin coconut oil absorbs quickly

   4. Leaves skin soft and supple

Ingredients:

1. 1. 1/2 cup (100g) shea butter

   2. 1/4 cup (50ml) coconut oil

   3. 1/4 cup (60ml) aloe vera gel

   4. 10 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Melt the shea butter and coconut oil together in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the aloe vera gel and essential oil, if using.
3. Transfer the lotion to a clean container.
4. Apply the lotion to your body as needed.

Contains water, so make small batches, keep it cool and throw it out if it smells or looks off.

This Recipe was originally published in 28 Simple Recipes

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