Baobab & Shea Butter Facial Cleanser

Yes, you can make a shea butter face wash at home: melt shea butter, blend in baobab oil and a little Castile soap, then massage onto damp skin and rinse. Baraka's unrefined shea butter is made by hand at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana.

Benefits

• Baobab Oil: A light oil that absorbs quickly without feeling heavy.

• Shea Butter: Moisturizes and softens the skin, making it ideal for dry skin.

• Castile Soap: A mild, plant-based cleanser that cleans without stripping the skin of its natural oils.

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Baobab Oil (15 mL)

• 2 tablespoons Shea Butter (30 mL)

• 1 teaspoon Castile soap (5 mL)

Instructions:

1. Melt the Shea butter until fully liquid.

2. Mix the melted Shea butter with the Baobab oil and Castile soap.

3. Stir until the mixture is well combined.

4. Apply a small amount to damp skin, massaging gently. Rinse with warm water.

Why Make This Recipe

Making this facial cleanser at home allows you to control the ingredients you use, ensuring that your skin gets only the best, natural care. Creating your own skincare products can be a fun, empowering way to take control of your beauty routine while avoiding harsh chemicals.

This Recipe was originally published in "Baobab Oil Beauty: 30 DIY Recipes for a Natural Glow"

Quick answers

Shea butter face wash

Yes, you can make a shea butter face wash by blending melted shea butter with baobab oil and a little Castile soap. Massage a small amount onto damp skin and rinse with warm water.

Shea butter cleanser

This shea butter cleanser mixes 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of shea butter with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of baobab oil and 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of Castile soap. The Castile soap does the cleansing, and the shea butter and baobab oil leave skin soft. Baraka's unrefined shea butter is strained and filtered only, and women's producer groups at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana make it by hand. More in Ingredients:

How to make baobab amp shea butter facial cleanser?

Melt 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of shea butter until fully liquid. Stir in 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of baobab oil and 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of Castile soap until well combined. To use it, massage a small amount onto damp skin and rinse with warm water. More in Instructions: