Moisturizing Baobab & Shea Butter Soap

To make moisturizing baobab shea butter soap, melt 1 pound (450 g) of soap base, stir in shea butter, kombo butter and baobab oil, then pour into molds to harden. Baraka's shea butter is made by hand by women's producer groups at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana.

Benefits

• Baobab Oil: Absorbs quickly without feeling heavy, and leaves skin feeling moisturized.

• Shea Butter: Traditionally used on dry skin, it is known for its moisturizing properties and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Kombo Butter: Traditionally used in balms, it adds richness to the bar.

• Essential Oils: Optional, and can add a pleasant fragrance.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound soap base (450 g), preferably unscented and natural

• 1/4 cup Shea Butter (60 mL)

• 2 tablespoons Baobab Oil (30 mL)

• 2 tablespoons Kombo Butter (30 g)

• Essential oils of choice (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Melt the soap base in a double boiler, stirring occasionally, until fully liquefied.

2. Add the Shea Butter and Kombo Butter to the melted soap base, stirring until completely melted and combined.

3. Mix in the Baobab Oil and your choice of essential oils for fragrance and added skin benefits.

4. Pour the mixture into soap molds.

5. Allow the soap to harden before removing it from the molds.

Why Make This Recipe

Creating your own soap allows you to control the ingredients you use. This simple recipe provides a gentle cleansing experience and leaves skin feeling moisturized.

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

Quick answers

How to make moisturizing baobab shea butter soap?

Melt 1 pound (450 g) of soap base in a double boiler, stirring now and then, until it is fully liquid. Stir in the shea butter and kombo butter until melted and combined, then mix in the baobab oil and any essential oils. Pour into soap molds and let the soap harden before you take it out. More in Instructions:

Moisturizing baobab shea butter soap recipe

Use 1 pound (450 g) of soap base, preferably unscented and natural, with 1/4 cup (60 mL) shea butter, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) baobab oil and 2 tablespoons (30 g) kombo butter. Essential oils are optional. Patch test kombo butter before first use, and keep it out of anything made for babies. More in Ingredients:

What is moisturizing baobab shea butter soap good for?

It is a gentle, hydrating daily cleansing soap. It is made with baobab oil, shea butter and kombo butter, and people use it to leave skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturized. Shea butter is traditionally used on dry skin, and baobab oil absorbs quickly without feeling heavy. More in Benefits