Baobab Oil and Shea Butter Night Cream

Baobab oil and shea butter night cream is a simple homemade blend of baobab oil, shea butter and aloe vera gel that hydrates and nourishes your skin overnight. Baraka's baobab oil and shea butter are made by hand at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana.

Benefits

• Baobab Oil: Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, it is traditionally used to nourish the skin and give a radiant complexion.

• Shea Butter: A rich, moisturizing ingredient that softens and nourishes the skin, leaving it hydrated and smooth.

• Aloe Vera Gel: Traditionally used to calm and soothe irritated skin, and often reported to ease redness.

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Baobab Oil (30 mL)

• ¼ cup Shea Butter (60 mL)

• 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel (15 mL)

Instructions:

1. Melt the Shea Butter until fully liquefied.

2. Mix the melted Shea Butter with Baobab Oil until well combined.

3. Add the Aloe Vera gel and stir to create a smooth consistency.

4. Store the cream in a jar and use it nightly on clean, dry skin. Contains water, so make small batches, keep it cool and throw it out if it smells or looks off.

Why Make This Recipe

Making your own night cream allows you to pamper your skin with natural, nourishing ingredients without any synthetic chemicals. This easy-to-make cream is perfect for a relaxing nighttime routine, leaving your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and rejuvenated by morning.

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